OA- Tailrace Bulkhead Refurbishment

AMENDMENT 03:  Posted on 2 July 2021.  Incorporate Updated Specs and drawings. Include gantry crane PDF

UPDATE - 29 June 2021.  Additional reference drawings have been uploaded into the attachment section.  

AMENDMENT 02: Posted on 25 June 2021.  Due date has been extended to 13 July 2021.  All questions must be submitted in ProjNet by 4pm CST on 3 July 2021. 

AMENDMENT 01: Posted on 25 June 2021.  See attachment for information. 

* A site visit was held on 8 June 2021.  The sign in roster is has been attached to this soliciation and can be found in the attachement section.  All questions were directed to be placed into Projnet as well as any future questions must be asked in Projnet*

the Government is issuing a solicitation for the OA- Tailrace Bulkhead Refurbishment at Oahe, Dam in Pierre, South Dakota.  The solicitation will close on  01July 2021.  

The solicitation is Unrestricted and open to both large and small business participation. All contractors must be registered and have an active and verified account in the System for Award Management (SAM) in order to receive a contract from any DoD activity.  Contractors may access the internet site at https://www.sam.gov/ to register and/or obtain information about the SAM program.  Contractors must ensure that the applicable NAICS code is included in their proposal prior to submission of offer.

Project Description: 

The purpose of this RFP is to solicit services necessary for the supply and installation of two complete sets of draft tube bulkheads, and one draft tube crane lifting beam at Oahe Power Plant, near Pierre, South Dakota. Each bulkhead set consists of six (6) individual identical bulkhead leafs. Two complete sets of draft tube bulkheads consist of twelve draft tube bulkhead leafs.

There are twelve (12) existing bulkhead leafs at Oahe. It requires 6 draft tube bulkhead leafs to unwater a single unit.  These bulkheads are used to seal off tailwater from the draft tube to unwater a unit.

The acquisition plan is a supply-construction type hybrid award.

The current scope of work covered by this project includes:

1. Fabrication, painting, delivery, installation, and onsite testing of six (6) new draft tube bulkheads with new seals. Two individual bulkhead leafs forms one bulkhead (12 individual bulkhead leafs).
2. Removal and disposal of six (6) existing draft tube bulkhead specified by the government (12 individual bulkhead leafs).
3. Fabrication, painting, delivery, installation, and onsite testing of one (1) new draft tube gantry crane lifting beam.
4. Removal and disposal of one (1) existing draft tube gantry crane lifting beam.

The replacement of the bulkheads includes painting with a vinyl paint system, seal details, and fabrication details. The new bulkheads will be fabricated off-site and field-tested in the slot after delivery. The contractor will be required to provide a mobile crane to position the new bulkheads and conduct the fit test.  The contractor will be required to remove the old tailrace bulkheads and dispose/recycle them in an approved manner.

A site visit will be conducted on 08 June 2021 at 1000.  See pg 4 of the solicitation for further details and POC info.

NAICS Code: 

The Primary North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code anticipated for solicitation is NAICS 332312 “Fabricated Structural Metal Manufacturing” with a Small Business size standard of 500 employees.

Obtaining Solicitation Documents:

Solicitation documents will be posted to the web via Contract Opportunities (formerly Federal Business Opportunities) (https://beta.sam.gov > Contract Opportunities).

Find solicitation announcement in Contracting Opportunities:

1. Use the “Keywords” search function to locate the project (by entering the solicitation number) or use the advanced search features offered in the “Federal Organizations” (towards the middle of the page);
2. By using the “Sign In” feature, it allows additional search features and allows you to keep your searches.  Sign in may be required on some solicitations that are considered restricted.
3. Once you have located your project, click the hyperlinked title to view the project.  Files may be downloaded from the “Attachments/Links” section.

Point Of Contact:

All questions regarding this pre-solicitation should be made to the Contract Specialist, Timothy Boyte who can be reached by email: timothy.b.boyte@usace.army.mil.

UPDATE - 29 June 2021.  Additional reference drawings have been uploaded into the attachment section.  

AMENDMENT 02: Posted on 25 June 2021.  Due date has been extended to 13 July 2021.  All questions must be submitted in ProjNet by 4pm CST on 3 July 2021. 

AMENDMENT 01: Posted on 25 June 2021.  See attachment for information. 

* A site visit was held on 8 June 2021.  The sign in roster is has been attached to this soliciation and can be found in the attachement section.  All questions were directed to be placed into Projnet as well as any future questions must be asked in Projnet*

the Government is issuing a solicitation for the OA- Tailrace Bulkhead Refurbishment at Oahe, Dam in Pierre, South Dakota.  The solicitation will close on  01July 2021.  

The solicitation is Unrestricted and open to both large and small business participation. All contractors must be registered and have an active and verified account in the System for Award Management (SAM) in order to receive a contract from any DoD activity.  Contractors may access the internet site at https://www.sam.gov/ to register and/or obtain information about the SAM program.  Contractors must ensure that the applicable NAICS code is included in their proposal prior to submission of offer.

Project Description: 

The purpose of this RFP is to solicit services necessary for the supply and installation of two complete sets of draft tube bulkheads, and one draft tube crane lifting beam at Oahe Power Plant, near Pierre, South Dakota. Each bulkhead set consists of six (6) individual identical bulkhead leafs. Two complete sets of draft tube bulkheads consist of twelve draft tube bulkhead leafs.

There are twelve (12) existing bulkhead leafs at Oahe. It requires 6 draft tube bulkhead leafs to unwater a single unit.  These bulkheads are used to seal off tailwater from the draft tube to unwater a unit.

The acquisition plan is a supply-construction type hybrid award.

The current scope of work covered by this project includes:

1. Fabrication, painting, delivery, installation, and onsite testing of six (6) new draft tube bulkheads with new seals. Two individual bulkhead leafs forms one bulkhead (12 individual bulkhead leafs).
2. Removal and disposal of six (6) existing draft tube bulkhead specified by the government (12 individual bulkhead leafs).
3. Fabrication, painting, delivery, installation, and onsite testing of one (1) new draft tube gantry crane lifting beam.
4. Removal and disposal of one (1) existing draft tube gantry crane lifting beam.

The replacement of the bulkheads includes painting with a vinyl paint system, seal details, and fabrication details. The new bulkheads will be fabricated off-site and field-tested in the slot after delivery. The contractor will be required to provide a mobile crane to position the new bulkheads and conduct the fit test.  The contractor will be required to remove the old tailrace bulkheads and dispose/recycle them in an approved manner.

A site visit will be conducted on 08 June 2021 at 1000.  See pg 4 of the solicitation for further details and POC info.

NAICS Code: 

The Primary North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code anticipated for solicitation is NAICS 332312 “Fabricated Structural Metal Manufacturing” with a Small Business size standard of 500 employees.

Obtaining Solicitation Documents:

Solicitation documents will be posted to the web via Contract Opportunities (formerly Federal Business Opportunities) (https://beta.sam.gov > Contract Opportunities).

Find solicitation announcement in Contracting Opportunities:

1. Use the “Keywords” search function to locate the project (by entering the solicitation number) or use the advanced search features offered in the “Federal Organizations” (towards the middle of the page);
2. By using the “Sign In” feature, it allows additional search features and allows you to keep your searches.  Sign in may be required on some solicitations that are considered restricted.
3. Once you have located your project, click the hyperlinked title to view the project.  Files may be downloaded from the “Attachments/Links” section.

Point Of Contact:

All questions regarding this pre-solicitation should be made to the Contract Specialist, Timothy Boyte who can be reached by email: timothy.b.boyte@usace.army.mil.

AMENDMENT 02: Posted on 25 June 2021.  Due date has been extended to 13 July 2021.  All questions must be submitted in ProjNet by 4pm CST on 3 July 2021. 

AMENDMENT 01: Posted on 25 June 2021.  See attachment for information. 

* A site visit was held on 8 June 2021.  The sign in roster is has been attached to this soliciation and can be found in the attachement section.  All questions were directed to be placed into Projnet as well as any future questions must be asked in Projnet*

the Government is issuing a solicitation for the OA- Tailrace Bulkhead Refurbishment at Oahe, Dam in Pierre, South Dakota.  The solicitation will close on  01July 2021.  

The solicitation is Unrestricted and open to both large and small business participation. All contractors must be registered and have an active and verified account in the System for Award Management (SAM) in order to receive a contract from any DoD activity.  Contractors may access the internet site at https://www.sam.gov/ to register and/or obtain information about the SAM program.  Contractors must ensure that the applicable NAICS code is included in their proposal prior to submission of offer.

Project Description: 

The purpose of this RFP is to solicit services necessary for the supply and installation of two complete sets of draft tube bulkheads, and one draft tube crane lifting beam at Oahe Power Plant, near Pierre, South Dakota. Each bulkhead set consists of six (6) individual identical bulkhead leafs. Two complete sets of draft tube bulkheads consist of twelve draft tube bulkhead leafs.

There are twelve (12) existing bulkhead leafs at Oahe. It requires 6 draft tube bulkhead leafs to unwater a single unit.  These bulkheads are used to seal off tailwater from the draft tube to unwater a unit.

The acquisition plan is a supply-construction type hybrid award.

The current scope of work covered by this project includes:

1. Fabrication, painting, delivery, installation, and onsite testing of six (6) new draft tube bulkheads with new seals. Two individual bulkhead leafs forms one bulkhead (12 individual bulkhead leafs).
2. Removal and disposal of six (6) existing draft tube bulkhead specified by the government (12 individual bulkhead leafs).
3. Fabrication, painting, delivery, installation, and onsite testing of one (1) new draft tube gantry crane lifting beam.
4. Removal and disposal of one (1) existing draft tube gantry crane lifting beam.

The replacement of the bulkheads includes painting with a vinyl paint system, seal details, and fabrication details. The new bulkheads will be fabricated off-site and field-tested in the slot after delivery. The contractor will be required to provide a mobile crane to position the new bulkheads and conduct the fit test.  The contractor will be required to remove the old tailrace bulkheads and dispose/recycle them in an approved manner.

A site visit will be conducted on 08 June 2021 at 1000.  See pg 4 of the solicitation for further details and POC info.

NAICS Code: 

The Primary North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code anticipated for solicitation is NAICS 332312 “Fabricated Structural Metal Manufacturing” with a Small Business size standard of 500 employees.

Obtaining Solicitation Documents:

Solicitation documents will be posted to the web via Contract Opportunities (formerly Federal Business Opportunities) (https://beta.sam.gov > Contract Opportunities).

Find solicitation announcement in Contracting Opportunities:

1. Use the “Keywords” search function to locate the project (by entering the solicitation number) or use the advanced search features offered in the “Federal Organizations” (towards the middle of the page);
2. By using the “Sign In” feature, it allows additional search features and allows you to keep your searches.  Sign in may be required on some solicitations that are considered restricted.
3. Once you have located your project, click the hyperlinked title to view the project.  Files may be downloaded from the “Attachments/Links” section.

Point Of Contact:

All questions regarding this pre-solicitation should be made to the Contract Specialist, Timothy Boyte who can be reached by email: timothy.b.boyte@usace.army.mil.

AMENDMENT 01: Posted on 25 June 2021.  See attachment for information. 

* A site visit was held on 8 June 2021.  The sign in roster is has been attached to this soliciation and can be found in the attachement section.  All questions were directed to be placed into Projnet as well as any future questions must be asked in Projnet*

the Government is issuing a solicitation for the OA- Tailrace Bulkhead Refurbishment at Oahe, Dam in Pierre, South Dakota.  The solicitation will close on  01July 2021.  

The solicitation is Unrestricted and open to both large and small business participation. All contractors must be registered and have an active and verified account in the System for Award Management (SAM) in order to receive a contract from any DoD activity.  Contractors may access the internet site at https://www.sam.gov/ to register and/or obtain information about the SAM program.  Contractors must ensure that the applicable NAICS code is included in their proposal prior to submission of offer.

Project Description: 

The purpose of this RFP is to solicit services necessary for the supply and installation of two complete sets of draft tube bulkheads, and one draft tube crane lifting beam at Oahe Power Plant, near Pierre, South Dakota. Each bulkhead set consists of six (6) individual identical bulkhead leafs. Two complete sets of draft tube bulkheads consist of twelve draft tube bulkhead leafs.

There are twelve (12) existing bulkhead leafs at Oahe. It requires 6 draft tube bulkhead leafs to unwater a single unit.  These bulkheads are used to seal off tailwater from the draft tube to unwater a unit.

The acquisition plan is a supply-construction type hybrid award.

The current scope of work covered by this project includes:

1. Fabrication, painting, delivery, installation, and onsite testing of six (6) new draft tube bulkheads with new seals. Two individual bulkhead leafs forms one bulkhead (12 individual bulkhead leafs).
2. Removal and disposal of six (6) existing draft tube bulkhead specified by the government (12 individual bulkhead leafs).
3. Fabrication, painting, delivery, installation, and onsite testing of one (1) new draft tube gantry crane lifting beam.
4. Removal and disposal of one (1) existing draft tube gantry crane lifting beam.

The replacement of the bulkheads includes painting with a vinyl paint system, seal details, and fabrication details. The new bulkheads will be fabricated off-site and field-tested in the slot after delivery. The contractor will be required to provide a mobile crane to position the new bulkheads and conduct the fit test.  The contractor will be required to remove the old tailrace bulkheads and dispose/recycle them in an approved manner.

A site visit will be conducted on 08 June 2021 at 1000.  See pg 4 of the solicitation for further details and POC info.

NAICS Code: 

The Primary North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code anticipated for solicitation is NAICS 332312 “Fabricated Structural Metal Manufacturing” with a Small Business size standard of 500 employees.

Obtaining Solicitation Documents:

Solicitation documents will be posted to the web via Contract Opportunities (formerly Federal Business Opportunities) (https://beta.sam.gov > Contract Opportunities).

Find solicitation announcement in Contracting Opportunities:

1. Use the “Keywords” search function to locate the project (by entering the solicitation number) or use the advanced search features offered in the “Federal Organizations” (towards the middle of the page);
2. By using the “Sign In” feature, it allows additional search features and allows you to keep your searches.  Sign in may be required on some solicitations that are considered restricted.
3. Once you have located your project, click the hyperlinked title to view the project.  Files may be downloaded from the “Attachments/Links” section.

Point Of Contact:

All questions regarding this pre-solicitation should be made to the Contract Specialist, Timothy Boyte who can be reached by email: timothy.b.boyte@usace.army.mil.

* A site visit was held on 8 June 2021.  The sign in roster is has been attached to this soliciation and can be found in the attachement section.  All questions were directed to be placed into Projnet as well as any future questions must be asked in Projnet*

the Government is issuing a solicitation for the OA- Tailrace Bulkhead Refurbishment at Oahe, Dam in Pierre, South Dakota.  The solicitation will close on  01July 2021.  

The solicitation is Unrestricted and open to both large and small business participation. All contractors must be registered and have an active and verified account in the System for Award Management (SAM) in order to receive a contract from any DoD activity.  Contractors may access the internet site at https://www.sam.gov/ to register and/or obtain information about the SAM program.  Contractors must ensure that the applicable NAICS code is included in their proposal prior to submission of offer.

Project Description: 

The purpose of this RFP is to solicit services necessary for the supply and installation of two complete sets of draft tube bulkheads, and one draft tube crane lifting beam at Oahe Power Plant, near Pierre, South Dakota. Each bulkhead set consists of six (6) individual identical bulkhead leafs. Two complete sets of draft tube bulkheads consist of twelve draft tube bulkhead leafs.

There are twelve (12) existing bulkhead leafs at Oahe. It requires 6 draft tube bulkhead leafs to unwater a single unit.  These bulkheads are used to seal off tailwater from the draft tube to unwater a unit.

The acquisition plan is a supply-construction type hybrid award.

The current scope of work covered by this project includes:

1. Fabrication, painting, delivery, installation, and onsite testing of six (6) new draft tube bulkheads with new seals. Two individual bulkhead leafs forms one bulkhead (12 individual bulkhead leafs).
2. Removal and disposal of six (6) existing draft tube bulkhead specified by the government (12 individual bulkhead leafs).
3. Fabrication, painting, delivery, installation, and onsite testing of one (1) new draft tube gantry crane lifting beam.
4. Removal and disposal of one (1) existing draft tube gantry crane lifting beam.

The replacement of the bulkheads includes painting with a vinyl paint system, seal details, and fabrication details. The new bulkheads will be fabricated off-site and field-tested in the slot after delivery. The contractor will be required to provide a mobile crane to position the new bulkheads and conduct the fit test.  The contractor will be required to remove the old tailrace bulkheads and dispose/recycle them in an approved manner.

A site visit will be conducted on 08 June 2021 at 1000.  See pg 4 of the solicitation for further details and POC info.

NAICS Code: 

The Primary North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code anticipated for solicitation is NAICS 332312 “Fabricated Structural Metal Manufacturing” with a Small Business size standard of 500 employees.

Obtaining Solicitation Documents:

Solicitation documents will be posted to the web via Contract Opportunities (formerly Federal Business Opportunities) (https://beta.sam.gov > Contract Opportunities).

Find solicitation announcement in Contracting Opportunities:

1. Use the “Keywords” search function to locate the project (by entering the solicitation number) or use the advanced search features offered in the “Federal Organizations” (towards the middle of the page);
2. By using the “Sign In” feature, it allows additional search features and allows you to keep your searches.  Sign in may be required on some solicitations that are considered restricted.
3. Once you have located your project, click the hyperlinked title to view the project.  Files may be downloaded from the “Attachments/Links” section.

Point Of Contact:

All questions regarding this pre-solicitation should be made to the Contract Specialist, Timothy Boyte who can be reached by email: timothy.b.boyte@usace.army.mil.

the Government is issuing a solicitation for the OA- Tailrace Bulkhead Refurbishment at Oahe, Dam in Pierre, South Dakota.  The solicitation will close on  01July 2021.  

The solicitation is Unrestricted and open to both large and small business participation. All contractors must be registered and have an active and verified account in the System for Award Management (SAM) in order to receive a contract from any DoD activity.  Contractors may access the internet site at https://www.sam.gov/ to register and/or obtain information about the SAM program.  Contractors must ensure that the applicable NAICS code is included in their proposal prior to submission of offer.

Project Description: 

The purpose of this RFP is to solicit services necessary for the supply and installation of two complete sets of draft tube bulkheads, and one draft tube crane lifting beam at Oahe Power Plant, near Pierre, South Dakota. Each bulkhead set consists of six (6) individual identical bulkhead leafs. Two complete sets of draft tube bulkheads consist of twelve draft tube bulkhead leafs.

There are twelve (12) existing bulkhead leafs at Oahe. It requires 6 draft tube bulkhead leafs to unwater a single unit.  These bulkheads are used to seal off tailwater from the draft tube to unwater a unit.

The acquisition plan is a supply-construction type hybrid award.

The current scope of work covered by this project includes:

1. Fabrication, painting, delivery, installation, and onsite testing of six (6) new draft tube bulkheads with new seals. Two individual bulkhead leafs forms one bulkhead (12 individual bulkhead leafs).
2. Removal and disposal of six (6) existing draft tube bulkhead specified by the government (12 individual bulkhead leafs).
3. Fabrication, painting, delivery, installation, and onsite testing of one (1) new draft tube gantry crane lifting beam.
4. Removal and disposal of one (1) existing draft tube gantry crane lifting beam.

The replacement of the bulkheads includes painting with a vinyl paint system, seal details, and fabrication details. The new bulkheads will be fabricated off-site and field-tested in the slot after delivery. The contractor will be required to provide a mobile crane to position the new bulkheads and conduct the fit test.  The contractor will be required to remove the old tailrace bulkheads and dispose/recycle them in an approved manner.

A site visit will be conducted on 08 June 2021 at 1000.  See pg 4 of the solicitation for further details and POC info.

NAICS Code: 

The Primary North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code anticipated for solicitation is NAICS 332312 “Fabricated Structural Metal Manufacturing” with a Small Business size standard of 500 employees.

Obtaining Solicitation Documents:

Solicitation documents will be posted to the web via Contract Opportunities (formerly Federal Business Opportunities) (https://beta.sam.gov > Contract Opportunities).

Find solicitation announcement in Contracting Opportunities:

1. Use the “Keywords” search function to locate the project (by entering the solicitation number) or use the advanced search features offered in the “Federal Organizations” (towards the middle of the page);
2. By using the “Sign In” feature, it allows additional search features and allows you to keep your searches.  Sign in may be required on some solicitations that are considered restricted.
3. Once you have located your project, click the hyperlinked title to view the project.  Files may be downloaded from the “Attachments/Links” section.

Point Of Contact:

All questions regarding this pre-solicitation should be made to the Contract Specialist, Timothy Boyte who can be reached by email: timothy.b.boyte@usace.army.mil.