Overhead Crane Wire Rope Replacement, Union Village Dam, East Thetford, VT

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers - New England District is soliciting quotes for the replacement of overhead crane wire rope at Union Village Dam in East Thetford, Vermont. The project requires a contractor to furnish all labor, materials, and equipment necessary to remove, properly dispose of, and replace 1,490 feet of one-inch wire rope on a 75-ton Milwaukee overhead crane located within the dam's gatehouse. The new wire rope must meet specific technical requirements including six by thirty-six Warrington Seale Construction, one-inch diameter, right-hand regular lay, Independent Wire Rope Core, drawn galvanized, Extra Improved Plow Steel, factory lubricated, and pre-stretched. The contractor must also perform operational and load testing, conduct an annual inspection, and provide comprehensive documentation of any non-conformances or safety issues. Award will be based on price alone, and the solicitation closing date has been extended to September 19, 2025, at 5:00 PM Eastern, following amendments that allowed additional time for industry questions and site visits.

This procurement is designated as a total small business set-aside under NAICS code 238290 with a size standard of $22 million. The estimated contract value ranges between $100,000 and $250,000, with a performance period of 270 calendar days from the Notice to Proceed. Work must be performed Monday through Friday from 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM at Union Village Dam located at 2 Main Street, East Thetford, Vermont. All vendors must maintain active registration in the System for Award Management (SAM.gov) at the time of submission to be considered responsive. The project includes extensive safety and fall protection requirements, and site visits are highly recommended for potential contractors to assess the work environment and technical requirements.