Braddock Locks and Dam Hydraulic System Upgrades
Overview
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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 U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Pittsburgh District, is soliciting bids for Braddock Locks and Dam Hydraulic System Upgrades. This project involves the demolition and removal of the existing hydraulic system and installation of a new one. This is a 100% Small Business Set-Aside with an estimated value between $10,000,000.00 and $25,000,000.00. Bids are due January 29, 2026, at 4:00 PM ET.
Scope of Work
The project entails the complete demolition and removal of the existing hydraulic system components, including motors, pumps, reservoirs, filters, piping, fluid, valves, and manifolds. Hydraulic cylinders will remain. Electrical demolition work, including removal of specified buckets, cabinet doors, and wiring, will also be required. A new hydraulic system, supporting controls, and buildings will be installed. Some concrete demolition is necessary for new placements and routing. The work must be completed within 730 calendar days after the Notice to Proceed. A site visit was conducted on December 18, 2025, in Braddock, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Firm Fixed-Price (FFP)
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business (100%)
- NAICS Code: 237990 - Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction
- Small Business Size Standard: $45,000,000.00
- Magnitude of Construction: Between $10,000,000.00 and $25,000,000.00
- Place of Performance: Braddock Locks and Dam, Braddock, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania
Key Dates & Submission
- Bid Due Date: January 29, 2026, 4:00 PM ET
- Published Date: January 22, 2026 (initial solicitation)
- Submission Method: Invitation for Bid (IFB) issued online via the Procurement Integrated Enterprise Environment (PIEE) and posted to SAM.gov. Hardcopies will not be honored.
Registration Requirements
To submit a bid, companies must:
- Be actively registered in the System for Award Management (SAM).
- Be registered in PIEE for the Solicitation Module with the PROPOSAL MANAGER Role.
Amendments
Multiple amendments have been issued, including updates to Wage Determinations, extensions of the Bid Due Date, answers to questions, and updates to specifications and contract drawings. The latest bid due date reflects these amendments.
Contacts
- Primary: Mario Dizdarevic (Mario.Taormina@usace.army.mil, 412-354-1978)
- Secondary: Connie L. Ferguson (Connie.L.Ferguson@usace.army.mil, 412-395-7551)