Lock Control System Modernization, Lock and Dam #5, Allegheny River, Freeport, PA

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Pittsburgh District, has a project that involves the upgrade of the lock control system at Allegheny Lock and Dam #5, Allegheny River, Armstrong County, PA. The contract generally includes removal of the existing DeviceNET lock control infrastructure and installation of a new, interlocked control system communicating through a combination of hardwiring and Ethernet/IP.  The major features of the requirements are identified below:

The contract specifically includes: 
Removal of all DeviceNET infrastructure, cabling, and devices;
Removal of existing HMI’s and PC based PLC clients;
Supply and installation of new HMI’s and operator controls into existing enclosures in both control shelters;
Removal of existing SLC 500 processor and associated components;
Supply and installation of new PLC and associated components;
Programing of new PLC processor and HMI’s with modified versions of existing programs; Supply and installation of new interlock panel enclosure including hardwired interlock controls and remote PLC I/O;
Removal of existing miter gate control VFD’s from MCC;
Supply and installation new gate control VFD’s with Ethernet/IP communication protocol into existing MCC;
Removal existing valve actuator control heads;
Installation of new Government-Furnished valve actuator control heads;
Installation of new communication wiring to valve actuators and miter gate control I/O; Removal existing limit switches for miter gate feedback;
Installation of new limit switches for miter gate feedback;
Integration of new system with existing fiber optic communication cabling;

The work is to be performed using the existing valve actuator control heads stored at the project site.

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 chamber is currently operated by appointment and seasonally, mostly on weekends, from 8 am to 8 pm. 

The magnitude of the project is between $500,000 to $1,000,000.

This procurement will be advertised as 100% Set-Aside for Small Business. The resulting award will be for one (1) Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP) contract. The NAICS code for this acquisition is 541511 Custom Computer Programming Services. The Period of Performance (PoP) will be 365 calendar days after the date of receipt of the Notice to Proceed (NTP).

All responsible offerors are encouraged to participate. The Invitation for Bid (IFB) will be issued on approximately 1 July 2021, online through the https://sam.gov website; therefore, requests for hardcopies of the solicitation, specification and drawings will not be honored. In order to receive notification of any amendments to the solicitation, interested vendors must register as an interested vendor on the SAM.gov website under the Notice ID. If you are not registered, the Government is not responsible with providing notification of any changes to the solicitation.

Contractors must be registered and active in the System for Award Management (SAM) database before submitting a bid on this solicitation (visit https://www.sam.gov/SAM to register). SAM is free to use.

ATTENTION: For companies new to the Army Corps of Engineers, Pittsburgh District, the link below will take you to a training Powerpoint slide presentation which will provide information essential to new contractors to help them navigate our bidding process. It will also help to make bid-no bid decision as it contains information on what will be required on a Post-Award performance basis - submittals, timelines, deadlines & milestones, necessary paperwork you need to supply, etc. This will help you capture everything needed in your bid so that there are no surprises later on. This training is not mandatory to be considered qualified to bid; it is meant as a means to assist you in becoming better prepared to work with the Corps of Engineers, Pittsburgh District. You can access the training using the link below:
http://www.lrp.usace.army.mil/Portals/72/docs/SmallBusiness/Solving%20the%20Mystery%20-Understanding%20USACE%20Pittsburgh%20Contracting%20Process.pptx .
You may give feedback on the training package to the District's small business specialist using the email address of LRP.SBO@usace.army.mil.