Description
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Walla Walla District, is seeking a qualified contractor to fabricate, deliver, and install a Turbine Maintenance Platform and associated Draft Tube Access Platform with Blade Access Scaffolding, a Personnel Hoisting System, on‑site assembly services, and transportation/storage carts for the Ice Harbor Lock and Dam in Burbank, WA. The solicitation is a firm‑fixed‑price, “Invitation for Bid” and will be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder. Bids must be submitted electronically by 31 August 2026, 10:00 AM PDT, and must remain valid for 30 days. All pricing must include shipping (FOB destination) and applicable taxes; the contractor must comply with EM 385‑1‑1 safety standards and provide required welding qualifications.
• Scope: Design‑build fabrication, delivery, on‑site assembly, and related equipment for turbine maintenance at Ice Harbor Dam.
• Contract type: Firm‑fixed‑price, award to lowest responsive bid; no discussions anticipated.
• Delivery/Performance: Must meet the technical specifications in the amended Technical Specifications (Section 05 50 05.01 26 and 14 41 19.10 26).
• Mandatory registrations: SAM registration (including notarized letter) required prior to bid submission.
• Submission: Electronic email to Contracting Officer (Kristin A. Hyde) and Contract Specialist (Callie Rietfors) with required forms (SF‑33, SF‑30 if applicable) and pricing schedule.
• Evaluation criteria: Responsibility determination (financial resources, performance record, technical capability, etc.) and lowest price.
• Bid opening: Virtual via MS Teams one hour after the deadline; participants must register in advance.
• Tax considerations: FAR 52.229‑11/12 and possible 2 % excise tax withholding for foreign contractors; IRS Form W‑14 required if applicable.