Lock Control System Modernization, Lock and Dam #5, Allegheny River, Freeport, PA
Closed Solicitation Posted
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- Solicitation number
- W911WN21B8005
- Agency
- ENDIST Pittsburgh US Army Corps of Engineers, Department of Defense
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- Total Small Business
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 541511 Custom Computer Programming Services
- PSC
- Z2KA Repair Or Alteration Of Dams
- Place of performance
- Freeport, Pennsylvania 16229, United States
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
This solicitation seeks a firm-fixed-price contract to modernize the lock control system at Allegheny Lock and Dam #5 on the Allegheny River in Freeport, Pennsylvania. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Pittsburgh District, will remove the existing DeviceNET infrastructure and install a new interlocked control system communicating through Ethernet/IP and hardwiring. Requirements include supplying and installing new programmable logic controllers, human-machine interfaces, interlock panels, gate control variable frequency drives, valve actuator control heads, and limit switches. Offerors must integrate the new system with existing fiber optic cabling and dispose of removed electrical equipment. Questions are due by August 10, 2021, with proposals due by August 24, 2021.
This procurement is set aside 100% for small businesses under NAICS code 541511 for custom computer programming services. The estimated value is between $500,000 to $1,000,000, with a period of performance of 365 calendar days from notice to proceed. The current incumbent is performing the lock operations. Offerors must register in the System for Award Management to receive solicitation amendments. Proposals will be evaluated for technical compliance and price.
Notice text
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Update #4 · Latest ·
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 is being 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) has been issued and is attached. 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.
7/20/21: Solicitation and 4 Attachments plus a Bid Schedule have been attached.
7/27/21: A Pre-Bid Site Visit was held on 7/27/21. Documentation including three (3) attachments have been posted. Attachments include the Agenda, Sign-In Sheet, and Contracting Discussion.
8/18/21: Amendment 0001 has been issued. Amendment is to: 1) provide responses to eighteen (18) questions received; 2) revise one (1) section of the Technical Specifications; 3) revise twelve (12) Sheets of the Drawings; and 4) update the applicable Davis Bacon Wage Determination. The Amendment plus 3 Attachments have been attached.
8/24/21: Bid Opening conducted on 8/24/21. The Bid Results and Attendance Register have been posted as Attachments.
Update #3 ·
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 is being 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) has been issued and is attached. 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.
7/20/21: Solicitation and 4 Attachments plus a Bid Schedule have been attached.
7/27/21: A Pre-Bid Site Visit was held on 7/27/21. Documentation including three (3) attachments have been posted. Attachments include the Agenda, Sign-In Sheet, and Contracting Discussion.
8/18/21: Amendment 0001 has been issued. Amendment is to: 1) provide responses to eighteen (18) questions received; 2) revise one (1) section of the Technical Specifications; 3) revise twelve (12) Sheets of the Drawings; and 4) update the applicable Davis Bacon Wage Determination. The Amendment plus 3 Attachments have been attached.
Update #2 ·
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 is being 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) has been issued and is attached. 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.
7/20/21: Solicitation and 4 Attachments plus a Bid Schedule have been attached.
7/27/21: A Pre-Bid Site Visit was held on 7/27/21. Documentation including three (3) attachments have been posted. Attachments include the Agenda, Sign-In Sheet, and Contracting Discussion.
Update #1 ·
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 is being 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) has been issued and is attached. 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.
7/20/21: Solicitation and 4 Attachments plus a Bid Schedule have been attached.
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Notice history
| Notice | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| Lock Control System Modernization, Lock and Dam #5, Allegheny River, Freeport, PA | Award Notice | |
| Lock Control System Modernization, Lock and Dam #5, Allegheny River, Freeport, PA | Solicitation | |
| Lock Control System Modernization, Lock and Dam #5, Allegheny River, Freeport, PA | Pre-Solicitation |
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