SAO Boiler Project

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Detroit District is seeking contractors for the SAO Boiler project located in Sault Ste. Marie, MI.

The project consist of the following:

The US Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Detroit District requires construction services for replacement of the boiler system in the Steam Plant Building, at the Soo Locks, in Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan. At 20 years old, the existing natural-gas-fired boilers are near the end of the typical service life for this type of boiler. This project replaces the existing boilers and supporting equipment while providing improvements to the system as far as efficiency and controls. Work includes demolition and removal of the existing boiler system electrical and mechanical equipment, backup propane tanks, and underground utility runs. The new boiler system consists of 3 natural-gas-package boilers, approximately 5,000,000 Btu/hr output each, a larger condensate return tank, building ventilation improvements, automatic chemical treatment, feed water heating, a new make-up water connection, and a PLC system with tie in to the existing SCADA system. Upgrades to the Steam Plant Building include replacement of the roof, fire alarm system, electrical unit heaters, lightning grounding system, lighting, and replacement/additions of the CMU and limestone façade associated with ventilation changes. Work also includes the addition of a utility tunnel and trench that connects the Steam Plant Building to the Poe lock gallery for gas, steam, and condensate piping as well as electrical and communication cable routing.

This project is logistically challenging because the Steam Plant Building is located between the Poe and Davis Locks. It's anticipated that marine activities will be required for delivery and removal of construction equipment and the boilers.

General Information:

The estimated price range of construction is between $5 Million and $10 Million.

This project will be advertised unrestricted with full and open competition.

The North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code is 236220 Commercial and Institutional Building Construction, which has a size standard of $36.5 Million in average annual receipts.

The Government intends to issue a firm-fixed price contract.

Approximate solicitation posting date: the beginning of August 2019.

Award for this requirement will be determined by source selection. The solicitation and evaluation process will be conducted in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 15.

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NOT be supplied by the Government to any interested parties as a result of this solicitation.

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