Oahe Surge Tank Elevator Troubleshooting & Repair

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Omaha District is seeking contractors to troubleshoot, repair, and certify a Linden Alimak Mini-Scando 4/9 rack and pinion passenger elevator located in the Surge Tank Structure of the Oahe Powerhouse in Pierre, South Dakota. The contract requires comprehensive evaluation and repair of the 900-pound capacity elevator to ensure compliance with ASME A17.1 safety codes and manufacturer recommendations, including diagnosis of elevator inoperability, necessary repairs for safe operation, and required certification tests. Contractors must provide all personnel, equipment, and materials while handling their own travel and per diem expenses, and must comply with stringent security requirements including background checks and identity verification for all personnel accessing the job site. The evaluation will be conducted on a best value basis with past performance and price weighted approximately equally. Key deliverables include a troubleshooting report within 10 days of findings, parts installation within 60 days, and submission of operating manuals within 30 days of work completion, with questions due no later than seven calendar days before the proposal due date of September 12, 2025.

This solicitation is designated as a Total Small Business set-aside under NAICS code 333921 (Elevator and Moving Stairway Manufacturing) with a size standard of 1000 employees, though no current incumbents or contractors are identified in the documentation. The contract structure is firm fixed-price with a 120-day period of performance scheduled from September 1, 2025 to December 29, 2025, though specific award values or budget ranges are not disclosed in the available documents. The work will be performed at the Oahe Project Powerhouse in Pierre, South Dakota, with contractors working under escort while in the restricted powerhouse area due to Background Level II, Case 3 security classification requirements. Insurance requirements include Workman's Compensation coverage of $100,000, General Liability of $1,000,000 per occurrence, and Automobile Liability of $200,000 per person when vehicles are used. The bidding schedule indicates two line items covering all parts, labor, and materials for troubleshooting and repair, plus remaining work including travel, both structured as lump sum quantities.