McNary & Libby Dams Under-Bridge Inspection Truck Rental & Operators

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Walla Walla District is soliciting under-bridge inspection truck rental services with operators to conduct structural inspections at McNary and Libby Dams. The procurement requires a specialized under-bridge inspection truck (UBIT) with specific performance capabilities including 60-foot horizontal and vertical reach, 600-pound basket capacity, and intercom systems, along with two fully certified operators to support government bridge inspections. Contractors must meet extensive security requirements including E-Verify verification, escorted access at dam sites, completion of Hazardous Energy Control Program training, and preparation of Activity Hazard Analysis and Accident Prevention Plan documents. The contract is structured as a firm fixed-price arrangement with two line items covering separate inspection locations. The solicitation has a response deadline of July 25, 2025, with the performance period scheduled from August 26, 2025 to September 18, 2025.

This opportunity is designated as a Total Small Business set-aside under NAICS code 532490 (Other Commercial and Industrial Machinery and Equipment Rental and Leasing) with a size standard of $40,000,000, though one document references it as a Women-Owned Small Business procurement. The contract involves inspecting a total of five bridges across two locations: three bridges at Libby Dam in Montana and two bridges at McNary Dam in Oregon. The inspection schedule allocates three on-site days for Libby Dam (August 26-28, 2025) and four on-site days for McNary Dam (September 15-18, 2025). Performance locations include Libby, Montana and Umatilla, Oregon, with contractors responsible for transportation costs between sites. The solicitation does not specify award values, but includes prevailing wage determinations for multiple counties in Washington, Oregon, and Montana where services will be performed.