The purpose is to refurbish the Glen Canyon Bridg

The Department of the Interior Bureau of Reclamation is seeking contractors for the Glen Canyon Powerplant Cranes Modernization Project, involving the complete refurbishment and modernization of two 300-ton capacity bridge cranes at the Glen Canyon Dam in Arizona. The project encompasses removing and disposing of existing crane equipment and replacing it with modernized components including new variable frequency drive motors, inverter-duty motors, updated control systems, operator cabs with advanced human-machine interfaces, load cells, limit switches, and comprehensive electrical and mechanical improvements. Contractors must demonstrate experience with at least two similar crane modernization projects and submit detailed technical approaches, schedules, and past performance information. The evaluation criteria prioritize experience and technical approach significantly over price, with the four factors being experience, schedule and technical approach, past performance, and price. The proposal deadline has been extended to October 17, 2025, at 1400 hours Mountain Time, and a mandatory site inspection was held on August 28, 2025.

This solicitation is designated as a total small business set-aside with a size standard of $12.5 million under NAICS code 811310. The contract includes 14 separate line items covering various aspects of the modernization work including mobilization, document management, asbestos removal, electrical systems upgrades, crane control modernization, equipment removal, and load testing for both East and West bridge cranes. The period of performance extends from December 1, 2025, to November 30, 2028, providing a three-year timeline for the comprehensive modernization project. Five companies attended the site visit including Crane Works, HECO Pacific, Alatas, Pacific Overhead Crane, and Sievert Electric, representing potential bidders for the opportunity. The work will be performed at the Glen Canyon Dam facility in Arizona, and the contract requires performance and payment bonds equal to 100 percent of the original contract price.