Description
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Detroit District, is conducting market research to identify the interest and capabilities of businesses to provide marine fabrication services for the Soo Locks Stoplog Barges project. The project involves fabricating and supplying up to two identical barges and their specialized appurtenances. The barges will operate on the Great Lakes and will be used to store and transport stop logs for the Poe and MacArthur Locks. The contractor will be responsible for all materials, labor, supervision, administration, classification surveying, and testing as necessary to perform the work.
Key requirements include:
• The barges must be classed by the American Bureau of Shipping (ABS) and meet specific design and construction standards.
• The contractor must have experience with cutting and welding of steel, surface treatments, sea trials, and other fabrication activities.
• The contractor must provide a company capability statement and past project examples that demonstrate their ability to successfully perform the required work.