Ice Harbor Dam Navigation Lock Upstream Tainter Gate

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Walla Walla District, is soliciting bids for the fabrication and delivery of one Navigation Lock Upstream Tainter Gate for the Ice Harbor Lock and Dam in Burbank, Washington, under Solicitation W912EF26BA001. The contract requires bidders to possess AISC Quality Certification for bridge and hydraulic fabrication and AMPP QP3 accreditation for painting. Key contract requirements include providing payment and performance bonds, submitting a small business subcontracting plan for large businesses, complying with U.S. Army Corps of Engineers safety requirements, and completing the work under a firm-fixed-price arrangement with a performance period from March 21, 2026 to July 15, 2027. The government will award the contract to the lowest-priced responsive and responsible offeror meeting all technical specifications and quality standards, with evaluation based on unit prices and compliance with higher-level contract quality requirements. The final bid due date, as extended by Amendment 0003, is December 15, 2025, at 10:00 AM PST, with bid opening scheduled for 11:00 AM PST on the same date. Bidders must register in SAM.gov and submit electronic bids via email with a 20% bid guarantee and a 30-day bid validity period.

This solicitation carries no set-aside designation and represents a competitive open opportunity. The contract encompasses three primary contract line items: metrology services, fabrication of the upstream tainter gate and storage cradles, and delivery, off-loading, storage, and fencing at the project site. The gate must be fabricated from ASTM A709 Grade 50 steel and delivered no later than June 14, 2027, with final contract completion by July 15, 2027. Bidders must participate in a mandatory site visit held on November 13, 2025, to inspect conditions at Ice Harbor Lock and Dam located at 2339 Monument Drive in Burbank, Washington. The contract requires bidders to use a specialized vinyl paint coating system with specific brand name components justified for their 30+ year corrosion protection lifespan compared to alternative coatings, and bidders must submit qualification records, certification documentation, and IRS Form W-14 at the time of bid submission.