Tainter Gate Machinery Rehabilitation, Fox Point Hurricane Barrier, East Providence, MA

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers will be issuing an Invitation for Bid for a new construction project. The work of this project involves the refurbishment of the tainter gate lifting machinery at the Fox Point Hurricane Barrier in Providence, Rhode Island. Additionally, couplings are to be added to the horizontal torque shafts to allow for differential settlement of the barrier.

The work of this project involves the refurbishment of the three gate motors. Specifically, this consists of disassembly of the six gearboxes with the contractor performing maintenance functions such as inspecting, cleaning, and testing the brake units for the torque shafts. Contractor shall also generate a report containing a written evaluation of the condition of the motor encountered. Additionally, coupling joints shall be installed in the torque shafts, with the contractor furnishing and installing six new industrial shafts.

Please note this solicitation is set aside for certified small businesses only, under the applicable NAICS code 238290. The estimated cost is between $250,000.00 and $500,000.00. This is not a request for proposals at this time, the solicitation requirements and contract documents to include instructions for submission and the response date will be available on or about August 15th, 2015. Neither telephonic, mailed nor faxed requests for hard copies of this solicitation will be accepted. The solicitation will only be available online; in order to download the solicitation, offerors must access the Federal Business Opportunities website (www.fbo.gov). All responsible sources may submit a bid which shall be considered by the New England District. Additional questions may be emailed to the Contract Specialist at Alysha.Macdonald@usace.army.mil