Control Tower Chamber Equipment Painting, Colebrook River Lake, Colebrook, CT
Overview
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Set Aside
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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 / US Army Corps of Engineers New England District is soliciting quotes for Control Tower Chamber Equipment Painting at Colebrook River Lake, Colebrook, CT. This Total Small Business Set-Aside opportunity involves preparing and painting various mechanical equipment and a spiral staircase within the gate chamber. The estimated magnitude of construction is between $100,000 and $250,000. Quotes are due by April 27, 2026.
Scope of Work
The project requires the preparation and painting of steel components in the gate chamber, including bonnets, hydraulic piping, cylinders, sump pump plumbing (excluding pumps), conduit pressure balancing pipe, vertical float well pipe, air shafts, and the entire spiral staircase (inside and outside the chamber). Preparation involves cleaning, solvent cleaning, and mechanical removal of loose paint/rust; scraping, dry abrasive blasting, or water blasting of sound paint is prohibited. Painting requires an epoxy primer/sealer on corroded areas, followed by an overcoat matching existing paint color.
Contract Details
- Type: Solicitation (Request for Quotation - RFQ)
- Pricing: Firm Fixed Price
- Estimated Value: $100,000 to $250,000
- NAICS: 238320 (Painting and Wall Covering Contractors)
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
- Work Period: Commencement within 30 days of Notice to Proceed, completion within 120 days.
- Insurance: Required (Workmen's Comp, Employers' Liability, General Liability, Auto Liability).
Submission & Evaluation
- Quotes Due: April 27, 2026 (close of business)
- Submission: Via email to the Contract Specialist.
- Mandatory Requirement: Complete and submit the "Solicitation Survey" form with the quote.
- Eligibility: Vendors must have an active SAM.gov registration at the time of submission.
- Evaluation Factors: Technical capability, price, and past performance. A comparative evaluation will select the best-suited contractor.
- Site Visit: Highly recommended. An organized site visit is scheduled for April 16, 2026, at 10:00 am Eastern.
Special Requirements
The work assumes the presence of lead-containing paint, requiring specific worker safety precautions. The work area is considered a permit-required confined space. The dam tower crane is not available for contractor use, but the 5-ton winch hoist in the control tower is available. Contractors must be aware of potential dam operations requiring equipment and personnel removal. Required submittals include Accident Prevention Plan, Site Safety and Health Plan, Confined Space Plan, Respiratory Protection Plan, Worker Protection Plan, Environmental Protection Plan, Waste Disposal Plan, product data, test reports, and certified EHS professional documentation. A three-phase quality control system is mandatory.
Contact Information
- Primary Point of Contact: Jennifer Samela
- Email: jennifer.m.samela@usace.army.mil
- Phone: 978-318-8324