Salvage Diving Service

This combined synopsis/solicitation from the Bureau of Reclamation seeks quotes for salvage diving services to remove three steel pressure relief panels weighing up to 150 pounds each that have fallen into Hungry Horse Reservoir in Montana at a depth of 240 feet near the Hauser Dam structure. Quotes are due by April 7, 2022 and must demonstrate technical experience performing similar work, provide a schedule for completion by June 30th, and include pricing to remove each panel. The fixed price award will be made based on the most advantageous technical approach and price.

This requirement has a total small business set-aside designation with a NAICS code of 561990 for salvage diving services. The place of performance is the Hungry Horse Field Office in Montana. Questions were due by March 25th and answers were provided by April 1st. The solicitation documents provide safety and training requirements contractors must follow to access the penstock area and remove the three damaged panels located at the G2 opening either from the surface using divers or from below with ROV equipment.