Hydraulic System Replacement, Pike Island Locks and Dam

Closed Solicitation Posted Nov 15, 2022

This opportunity was awarded. See the award notice from Jan 9, 2023.

Solicitation number: W911WN23B8005
Agency: ENDIST Pittsburgh US Army Corps of Engineers, Department of Defense
Responses due: Dec 15, 2022, 11:00 AM ET
Set-aside: Total Small Business

Opportunity facts

NAICS code: 237990 Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction
PSC: Z2KA Repair Or Alteration Of Dams

Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated Dec 15, 2022.

About this opportunity

Written by GovTribe AI · Dec 29, 2023

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Pittsburgh District, is soliciting proposals to replace the central hydraulic system at Pike Island Locks and Dam in West Virginia. The contract requirements include furnishing and installing six new hydraulic power units in precast buildings, installing new electrical distribution and control systems, demolishing the existing central hydraulic system and oil lines, and removing old hydraulic piping. Proposals will be evaluated based on technical qualifications, past performance, and price, with the award going to the responsible offeror providing the best value. Questions about the solicitation are due by December 2nd and proposals are due through the Procurement Integrated Enterprise Environment system by December 15th.

This total small business set-aside has a NAICS code of 237990 and PSC code R499. The estimated value is between $5-10 million. The incumbent contractor is currently BCI Construction USA, Inc. The replacement work must be completed within 730 calendar days of notice to proceed at the Pike Island Locks and Dam site on the Ohio River in West Virginia. The contract will require minimizing lock closures to maintain waterway traffic flow during the hydraulic system installation and testing activities.

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Update #7 · Latest · Dec 15, 2022

BID OPENING HELD THURSDAY, 15 DECEMBER, 2022 AT 11:00PM EST. Bid Opening Results and Attendance Sheet are attached.

UPDATE: 12 December 2022 - Amendment 0002 is now posted. The Invivitation for Bid deadline is not extended. Please see attached Amendment 0002 and Attachments 07-12 for details. Amendment 0001, original IFB, and Attachments 01-06 are also uploaded. Amendment 0001, original IFB, and Attachments 01-06 had been previously posted to PIEE only.

UPDATE: 30 November 2022 - Documents from Site Visit on 30 November 2022 In-Person Site Visit added, to include Agenda and Site Visit Sign-In Sheet. Bid due date and time remain unchanged.

UPDATE: 23 November 2022 - Documents from Site Visit on 23 November 2022 In-Person Site Visit added, to include Agenda, Contracting Discuss, Site Visit Sign-In Sheet, and U.S. Department of Labor Resources. Bid due date and time remain unchanged.

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Pittsburgh District, has a project that involves the replacement of the central hydraulic system for the Main and Auxiliary Lock Chambers at Pike Island Locks and Dam, Ohio River, West Virginia. The contract will include a new four-corner hydraulic system for each lock chamber consisting of Hydraulic Power Units (HPUs) for the miter gates and culvert filling/emptying valves. The new HPUs shall be located in new precast buildings at the following locations: ?Two (2) HPUs on the river wall; one upstream and one downstream for operation of the Main Chamber culvert valves and miter gates. ?Two (2) HPUs on the middle wall; one upstream and one downstream for operation of Main Chamber culvert valves and miter gates. In addition, the two HPUs on the middle wall are for operation of the Auxiliary Chamber miter gates. The modified four-corner system reduces the number of HPUs on the middle wall from four to two. ?Two (2) HPUs on the land wall; one upstream and one downstream for operation of the Auxiliary Chamber culvert valves and miter gates. The contract specifically includes: a.Installation of new power, control, and fiber optic cables for the six (6) HPUs. Includes modifying the existing control stations in each control shelter for the addition of the new HPUs and miter gate controls. Includes installation of a new operator control station in the middle wall Operations Building. b. Furnishing and installation of six (6) HPUs, stainless steel hydraulic piping, and hydraulic oil. c. Furnishing and installation of six (6) precast buildings which includes raised concrete pads, power distribution equipment, associated electronics and hardware, and new utility trench covers in various areas of the lock. d. Furnishing and installation of new Motor Control Center (MCC) distribution equipment. e. Demolition and disposal of existing central hydraulic system located in the middle wall Operations Building. This includes all motors, pumps, reservoir, filters, associated piping, and proper disposal of hydraulic oil. f. Demolition and removal of all existing central hydraulic oil lines on the river, middle, and land walls. This includes all lines for pressure and return to each miter gate and culvert valve cylinder. Removal and proper disposal of hydraulic oil and components will be required. Removal and proper disposal of electrical equipment will be required. Ferrous and all other construction waste material will be disposed of at commercially permitted facilities licensed to accept waste or recyclable materials as applicable. Construction work will occur in close proximity to waterway traffic and operating lock and dam gates. The existing lock chambers and dams are currently operated and staffed by Government personnel 24 hours a day 365 days of the year. Lock closures for installation and testing of new equipment will be required to be minimal and at the approval of Government.

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