Gantry Cranes Rehabilitation at Loyalhanna River Lake

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Pittsburgh District, has a project to rehabilitate two 64-ton gantry cranes at Loyalhanna Dam Road, Saltsburg, PA. The contract generally existing paint removal and painting, replacing the cranes electrical distribution and control equipment, mechanical components, and cab modifications. The major features of the requirements are identified below:

The contract specifically includes:

a. Abating (lead-based paint) and repainting the interior and exterior of the cabs and gantry cranes surfaces;

b. Abating (asbestos) and replacing the floor panels;

c. Removing and replacing the interior wall and ceiling finishes and associated framing;

d. Remove and replace all controls for the gantry crane;

e. Remove and replace all existing power distribution equipment and interior raceways;

f. Removal of all existing equipment (control station boxes and switches, interior conduit, cabling, main breaker, transformer, generator, etc.) g. Removing and replacing existing wire rope on the gantry cranes and jib crane hoists; h. Removing and replacing existing brakes for the lift beams, gantry hoists, jib crane hoists, and gantry traversal wheels. i. Provide and install operational cameras to monitor the live operation of the Gantry Cranes. j. Provide and install HVAC unit in the operational cabs.

Disposal of electrical equipment will be required. Hazardous materials will be disposed of in accordance with all federal, state and local regulations. Ferrous and all other construction waste material will be disposed of at commercially permitted facilities licensed to accept waste or recyclable materials as applicable. Construction work will be completed in two phases. Phase one will be the base bid which is to rehab Gantry Crane No.2. Phase two will be the option package which is to rehab Gantry Crane No.1.

Gantry Crane No.2 must be completed, tested, and fully operational before work on Gantry Crane No.1 can begin presuming the option will be exercised. One gantry crane must remain operational for potential crest gate operation at the dam.The work shall be completed within 1,095 Calendar Days after written Notice to Proceed. Disclosure of Magnitude of Construction (FAR 36.204 and DFARS 236.204) $5,000,000 and $10,000,000The acquisition will be procured as 100% Set-Aside for Small Business.

The resulting award will be for one (1) Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP) Contract. All responsible Bidders are encouraged to participate.

The Invitation for Bid (IFB) will be issued on or about 26 August 2024, online through Procurement Integrated Enterprise Environment (PIEE) which posts the opportunity to SAM.gov; therefore, requests for hardcopies of the solicitation will not be honored.The North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) Code for this acquisition is 237990 - Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction.

The Small Business Size Standard for this NAICS Code is $45,000,000.00.In order to submit a Bid on this project, your company must-1) Be registered in System for Award Management (SAM) and maintain an active registration status. 2) Be registered in the Procurement Integrated Enterprise Environment (PIEE) for the Solicitation Module with the PROPOSAL MANAGER Manger role. System for Award Management (SAM) RegistrationRegistering in SAM.gov includes both entity validation and entity registration.To register in SAM:a.

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Follow the remaining prompts to submit your registrationThe Procurement Integrated Enterprise Environment (PIEE) help desk may be reached by calling telephone number 866-618-5988 for assistance.**NOTICE** Information regarding the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers process for settling requests for equitable adjustments and duration goals to achieve definitization of equitable adjustments for change orders under construction contracts can be found by going to https://www.usace.army.mil/Business-With-Us/Partnering/ then clicking on ?View FFP Contract Changes Playbook Here?. 10 October 2024 - Bid Opening held at 11:00AM, ET. Bid results posted.