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This is a sources sought notice for market research purposes, not a request for proposal. The U. S. Army Corps of Engineers requires repair and rehabilitation of tainter valves at The Dalles Lock and Dam (TDA) and John Day Lock and Dam (JDA). The scope includes addressing structural issues such as weld cracking, cavitation damage, corrosion, and paint system failure. It also involves replacement of valve seals, seal plates, and installation of new armor plates. Contractors will be responsible for removal, handling, transport, and delivery of the valves to a fabrication shop for repair, and subsequent reinstallation. As-built dimensional control surveys are required at multiple stages. The fabricating plant and fabricator must be AISC certified with specific endorsements and possess at least five years of experience on similar projects. The anticipated construction schedule is advertisement by June 2026, award by September 30, 2026, with delivery for the first repaired valve expected 6 months after Notice to Proceed (NTP) and contract completion 7 months after NTP. The estimated magnitude of construction is $1,000,**** to $5,000,****. A firm-fixed price construction contract is contemplated. The forthcoming solicitation will require contractors to comply with CMMC Level 1 requirements. Responses to this sources sought are due by May 14, 2026, at 3:00 PM PDT and should be submitted electronically. Responses are limited to six pages and must include firm information, capabilities, project examples, and answers to specific questions posed to industry. Registration in the System for Award Management (SAM) is required.
The bid notice states that delivery for the first repaired valve (JDA TV3) is expected 6 months after Notice to Proceed (NTP) with contract completion 7 months after NTP. The formal sources sought response is due 14 May 2026 at 3:00 PM PDT.
The bid notice states that the fabricating plant and fabricator must be certified under the AISC American Institute of Steel Construction Quality Certification Program, and must be designated an AISC certified plant, category CBR: Major Bridge Fabrication, IBR: Certified Bridge Fabricator Intermediate, ABR: Certified Bridge Fabricator Advanced or HYD: Certified Metal Hydraulic Fabricator with a Fracture Critical Endorsement FCE at time of bid and for the duration of the contract. The fabricator or fabrication plant must possess five 5 years documented experience on projects of similar scope.
The bid notice states that due to the complexity of repairing these existing damaged tainter valves, contractors should anticipate a minimum of weekly shop site visits and coordination meetings with USACE personnel.
The bid notice states that the estimated magnitude of construction is $1,000,**** to $5,000,****.