Bonneville Old Navigation Lock (NL1) Swing Bridge
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Qualification Details
Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The Department of the Army, W071 ENDIST PORTLAND, is conducting a Sources Sought for market research regarding the Bonneville Old Navigation Lock (NL1) Swing Bridge Replacement project. This is an informational notice, not a request for proposal, quotation, or bid. The government seeks to identify qualified firms capable of replacing the seismically and operationally inadequate bridge located at Bonneville Lock and Dam, Cascade Locks, OR. Responses are due by March 19, 2026, at 3:00 PM Pacific Daylight Time.
Project Overview & Scope
The existing bridge, constructed in 1935 and modified in 1950, requires replacement. The project scope involves the construction of a new, single-span steel girder fixed bridge with a concrete deck, to be located downstream of the current structure, providing increased under clearance. This includes the construction of approach roadways and partial demolition of the existing bridge. Work will also entail lead and asbestos removal, and operations within environmental and seasonal restrictions, including crane operations near high-voltage power lines.
Key Requirements & Anticipated Contract Details
Firms must be an AISC Certified Bridge Fabricator (Intermediate and Advanced) and an AISC Structural Steel Certified Erector. CMMC Level 2 (Self) will be required prior to award. The anticipated contract type is a Firm Fixed-Price agreement, expected to be awarded via an Invitation for Bid (IFB) process. The estimated construction cost (ECC) is between $10,000,000.00 and $25,000,000.00. The NAICS code is 237310 (Construction of Highways, Roads, Streets, Bridges, and Railways) with a size standard of $45.0 million. While no specific set-aside is designated for this Sources Sought, the government is interested in responses from large and various small business categories (8(a), HUBZone, WOSB, EDWOSB, SDVOSB, VOSB).
Submission Requirements
Interested firms must be registered in SAM.gov. Responses, limited to six (6) pages, should be emailed to Justin Figueredo (justin.f.figueredo@usace.army.mil) and Chris Burroughs (christopher.d.burroughs@usace.army.mil) with the subject line "Sources Sought - Bonneville BN1 Old NL Bridge". Submissions should detail business category and size, and address factors that might discourage bidding, cause enhanced pricing uncertainty, or highlight relevant market conditions/industry practices.
Anticipated Timeline
- Advertisement: July 2026
- Award: September 2026
- Construction: October 2026 to October 2028