Hands Free Mooring Slots at Snell and Eisenhower Locks

08/12/15

The HFM Slots Solicitations have been attached to the notice for both Eisenhower and Snell Locks.  a $40 fee is still required to receive the CD containing design drawings, reference drawings and specifications for both projects ($20 each).

A mandatory site visit for prospective bidders will be held on two separate dates.  The first site visit will be held on Tuesday, August 18 at 1:00 PM EST.  The second site visit will be held on Thursday, August 20 at 1:00 PM EST.  Both locations (Eisenhower and Snell Locks) will be toured at each site visit.  Prospective Bidders will only be required to attend one of the two site visits.

The Saint Lawrence Seaway Development Corporation (SLSDC) is soliciting bids to construct three (3) reinforced concrete Hands-Free Mooring (HFM) slots in the north wall at both Eisenhower and Snell Locks located in Massena, NY. The work includes cutting vertical slots that are approximately 74 feet high by 20 feet wide by six (6) feet deep into the lock wall at each of the three wall locations.  An anchored, reinforced concrete lining will then be installed in each slot cut-out. The work will also include installing structural steel, pipes, conduits and other SLSDC-provided components into the reinforced concrete slot linings, all in preparation for the future installation of the HFM equipment. The on-site portion of the project must be completed between the 2015 and 2016 navigation seasons (approximately between January 1, 2016 and March 15, 2016).  Two (2) IFB packages (one for each lock) are now available, each with a response date of September 9, 2015. The cost range is between $1,000,000 and $5,000,000 per project.  Offerors may bid on one or both projects. The specifications and drawings shall be provided on a CD at a non-refundable cost of $20.00 US Funds for each package ($40 for both).  Payment may be made by check payable to the St. Lawrence Seaway Development Corporation, 180 Andrews Street, Massena, NY 13662 or electronically using a debit or credit card at www.pay.gov.   Applicable NAICS code - 237990, Size Standard - $36.5M.  This procurement is open to both small and large businesses.  All responsible sources may submit a bid which shall be considered by the Saint Lawrence Seaway. Prospective offerors must be registered on the System for Award Management at www.sam.gov to be eligible for award.  Attention:  The Department of Transportation (DOT) Short Term Lending Program (STLP) offers financial assistance to eligible small businesses.  Maximum line of credit is $750,000.00 with a variable interest rate tied to the prime rate published in the Wall Street Journal.  For further information, call (800) 532-1169 or visit the web at http://www.dot.gov/osdbu/financial-assistance/short-term-lending-program.

The Saint Lawrence Seaway Development Corporation (SLSDC) is soliciting bids to construct three (3) reinforced concrete Hands-Free Mooring (HFM) slots in the north wall at both Eisenhower and Snell Locks located in Massena, NY. The work includes cutting vertical slots that are approximately 74 feet high by 20 feet wide by six (6) feet deep into the lock wall at each of the three wall locations.  An anchored, reinforced concrete lining will then be installed in each slot cut-out. The work will also include installing structural steel, pipes, conduits and other SLSDC-provided components into the reinforced concrete slot linings, all in preparation for the future installation of the HFM equipment. The on-site portion of the project must be completed between the 2015 and 2016 navigation seasons (approximately between January 1, 2016 and March 15, 2016).  Two (2) IFB packages (one for each lock) will be issued on or about August 3, 2015 with a response date of September 9, 2015. The cost range is between $1,000,000 and $5,000,000 per project.  Offerors may bid on one or both projects. The specifications and drawings shall be provided on a CD at a non-refundable cost of $20.00 US Funds for each package.  Payment may be made by check payable to the St. Lawrence Seaway Development Corporation, 180 Andrews Street, Massena, NY 13662 or electronically using a debit or credit card at www.pay.gov.   Applicable NAICS code - 237990, Size Standard - $36.5M.  This procurement is open to both small and large businesses.  All responsible sources may submit a bid which shall be considered by the Saint Lawrence Seaway. Prospective offerors must be registered on the System for Award Management at www.sam.gov to be eligible for award.  Attention:  The Department of Transportation (DOT) Short Term Lending Program (STLP) offers financial assistance to eligible small businesses.  Maximum line of credit is $750,000.00 with a variable interest rate tied to the prime rate published in the Wall Street Journal.  For further information, call (800) 532-1169 or visit the web at http://www.dot.gov/osdbu/financial-assistance/short-term-lending-program.