W. Kerr Scott Lake and Dam Bridge Repainting

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Wilmington District, is soliciting competitive bids for repainting services of the W. Kerr Scott Dam outlet tower access bridge located in Wilkesboro, North Carolina. The scope of work includes removal of the original lead-based coating system through abrasive blasting and application of a moisture-cured urethane paint system to all exposed surfaces of the bridge's steel superstructure and bearings. Key contract requirements include compliance with SSPC standards for surface preparation, engagement of SSPC-certified contractors, implementation of comprehensive lead remediation and environmental protection plans, establishment of negative air pressure containment systems with HEPA filtration, and maintenance of at least one traffic lane across the dam during construction. The contract will be awarded on a firm fixed-price basis to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, with evaluation based on bid price, contractor financial capability, satisfactory performance records, business integrity, and necessary equipment and technical skills. The original bid due date was March 11, 2026, but Amendment 0002 extended the deadline to March 27, 2026, at 1:00 P.M. Eastern Time, with bid opening at 2:00 P.M. Eastern Time via teleconference.

This solicitation is designated as a Total Small Business set-aside, restricting competition to small business concerns. The contract is structured as a firm fixed-price arrangement with three line items covering Mobilization and Demobilization, Clean and Repaint Service Bridge, and Performance and Payment Bonds. The government estimate totals $1,209,642.00, with the project magnitude estimated between $500,000 and $1,000,000; ten contractors submitted bids ranging from $514,000.00 to $732,000.00. All work must be completed within 60 calendar days of receiving the Notice to Proceed. A mandatory organized site visit was conducted on February 24, 2026, at 9:00 A.M. EST at 499 Reservoir Road, Wilkesboro, NC 28697. Contractors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) prior to award, comply with Davis-Bacon prevailing wage requirements, submit bid guarantees of 20 percent of bid price, and provide performance and payment bonds upon contract award.