Mississippi River Basin, Locks and Dam 14, LeClaire, IA, Bulkhead Recesses

DESCRIPTION OF WORK: Work includes, but is not limited to, installing bulkhead recesses on opposing sides of the main lock chamber downstream of the downstream miter gates, temporary support of the miter gates, installation of cofferdams and dewatering, concrete removal, fabrication and installation of bulkhead recess assemblies, installation of new miter gate embedded anchorages, check post installation, installation of anchor and wall armor, concrete placement, re-adjustment of miter gates, fabrication and delivery of sill beam and accessories, removal and reinstallation of electrical conductors, installation of tow haulage unit fairleads, and repair of damaged turf.

NAICS Code: 237990

Completion Days: 300 Consecutive Calendar Days

Estimated Range: Between $1,000,000 and $5,000,000

Unrestricted Procurement

This construction contract will be awarded using competitive negotiations procedures for achieving the Best Value to the Government through the Source Selection Process. The Source Selection will be conducted in accordance with procedures prescribed in FAR Part 15.

The Government will select for award the proposal that is most advantageous and represents the best overall value to the Government, considering the Technical Approach, Past Performance, Small Business Participation and Price, along with their respective sub-factors (as applicable).

The non price factors- technical approach, past performance and small business, when combined are significantly more important than price. Technical approach is the most important factor. Past performance is more important than small business participation and small business participation is more important than price.

It is anticipated that the plans and specifications for this project will be available on www.fbo.gov on or about 22 May 2015. Any contractor wanting the plans and specifications must download them from this website.