Dresden Lock & Dam Catwalk

Amendment / Modification

This amendment modifies Solicitation W912EK26QA035, dated 05 May 2026, for the Dresden Lock and Dam Generator Catwalk.

Key changes include:

• Updates to the Scope of Work, specifically regarding handrail heights, to ensure compliance with OSHA regulations.

• Clarification on technical inquiries and questions submission deadline: 2:00 PM CT on 12 May 2026, to Kate Behrens at Katherine.D.Behrens@usace.army.mil.

• Added FAR Clause 52.222-90, "Addressing DEI Discrimination by Federal Contractors" (Deviation 2026-00038), effective April 2026.

• Scope of Work (specifically handrail heights).

• Instructions to Offerors regarding technical inquiries.

• Contract Clauses (addition of FAR 52.222-90).

• The deadline for technical inquiries and questions remains the same (12 May 2026).

• Offerors must ensure their proposals reflect the updated OSHA-compliant handrail heights.

• All other terms and conditions of the original solicitation remain unchanged.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This solicitation is for the supply and delivery of a catwalk system for a generator at the Dresden Island Lock and Dam. The current generator is mounted on a 4 ft high fuel tank, making maintenance unsafe and difficult. The catwalk aims to provide safe access for repairs and maintenance.

• A U-shaped catwalk system with a single set of stairs.

• Specifications include:

  • 60" OSHA-compliant industrial stair.
  • Two 48"x 192" platforms.
  • One 48"x 168" platform.
  • 48" high from concrete to walking surface.
  • Grip strut decking for slip resistance.
  • Construction of mill finish aluminum extrusions and sheet (6061-T6 or 6063-T52 extrusions, 5052-H32 sheet).
  • Two-line guardrail (top rail not exceeding 42" high).
  • Handrails on both sides of stairs, with 40" clearance between handrails.
  • Stair handrails 36" high from step nosing to top of rail.
  • Stair treads with uniform depth (9-1/2") and height (7", 7-1/2", or 8"), angle of rise between 30-50 degrees.
  • Open risers.
  • Guardrails and handrails must withstand a 200 lb concentrated load.
  • Walking surfaces must support a 100 psf live load and a 300 lb concentrated vertical load.
  • Stairs must support at least 5 times the anticipated live load, or a 1,000 lb concentrated load.
  • Welded assemblies per ANSI AWS D1.2/D1.2M:2003.
  • All hardware and mechanical fasteners (18-8 stainless steel, galvanized steel anchors/lag bolts, zinc plated steel threaded inserts) to be provided by the contractor.

• Contract type is Firm Fixed Price.

• Delivery is estimated by July 29, 2026.

• Completion is required no later than 2 months after the date of award.

• Technical inquiries due by May 12, 2026, 2:00 PM CT.

• Offers must include a technical description, detailed specifications, dimensional diagram, and manufacturer warranty.

• Submittals required prior to delivery: Specifications Sheets, Dimensional Diagram, Manufacturer Warranty.

• Evaluation will be based on price and submittals required in the instructions to offerors.

• This acquisition is a Small Business set-aside.

• NAICS Code: 332312, Size Standard: 500 employees.

• Site visits are recommended.

• Delivery Location: Dresden Island Lock and Dam, 7521 N. Lock Rd., Morris, IL 60450-9639.

• Delivery Days/Times: Monday-Thursday, 7am-4pm.

• Numerous FAR and DFARS clauses are incorporated by reference, including those related to System for Award Management (SAM), unique item identification, and prohibitions on certain telecommunications equipment.