Spillway Gantry Crane Removal, Tiber Dam, Montana

The Department of the Interior Bureau of Reclamation seeks removal of a spillway gantry crane at Tiber Dam in Chester, Montana, under a Total Small Business set-aside, with proposals due July 27, 2026 at 1500 hours Mountain Daylight Time. Amendment 0001, effective July 15, 2026, does not extend the proposal deadline.

Place of performance is Chester, Montana. Work must commence within 10 calendar days of Notice to Proceed and be completed within 73 calendar days, with the period of performance spanning August 17 through October 29, 2026. Work hours are restricted to Monday through Thursday, 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM, with on-site work limited to August 15 through November 1, 2026.

The scope comprises complete removal of all crane components (frame, bridge, hoist, rail, and rail support beams and columns) with minimal concrete damage; loading, hauling, and legal off-site disposal of removed materials; and installation and removal of government-furnished stoplogs in three spillway gate bays. The estimated price range is $25,000 to $100,000. NAICS code is 237990, Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction; PSC is Z2KA, Repair or Alteration of Dams.

Evaluation uses a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable source selection process. Two technical factors are evaluated on a pass/fail basis: a detailed Removal and Disposal of Gantry Crane Plan and a detailed Stoplog Installation and Removal Plan. Past performance on up to three similar projects completed within the past 10 years is required. Performance and payment bonds are required within 10 calendar days of award. The Contracting Officer is Charlene Maurer; the Contract Specialist is Sydney Oakes. Proposals must be submitted via email to sydney_oakes@ios.doi.gov and charlene_maurer@ios.doi.gov. An organized pre-proposal site visit was held July 8, 2026 at 10:00 AM MDT.