Kanopolis Lake Project Superstructure Bridge Painting

This solicitation seeks offers for bridge painting services at Kanopolis Lake in Kansas. The selected contractor shall remove the existing lead-based paint system from the steel superstructure, bearings, handrails and expansion joints of the bridge. The contractor must then clean and prepare the metal surfaces, inspect the bridge prior to painting, and apply a tested paint system while protecting other surfaces. Bids were due by January 18, 2023. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Engineering District Kansas City will evaluate offers based on technical acceptability, past performance, and price.

The opportunity is set aside for total small business and has a place of performance in Marquette, Kansas. Four offers were received ranging in price from $1,082,000 to $1,528,000, with the apparent low offer of $1,082,000 from Paragon Construction Services of America Inc. The contractor shall complete all work within 180 days of the notice to proceed. The NAICS code for the procurement is 237990 and the predominate PSC code is J-36. The solicitation was issued under number W912DQ23B1002.