Garrison Dam Spillway Man Lift Services
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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, Omaha District, is soliciting proposals for Garrison Dam Spillway Man Lift Services. This Total Small Business Set-Aside opportunity requires contractors to provide manlift and crane services for Hydraulic Steel Structure (HSS) inspections of the Garrison Dam spillway Tainter gates in Riverdale, ND. Proposals are due April 27, 2026.
Scope of Work
The contractor shall provide all personnel, equipment, tools, vehicles, supervision, and other items necessary to supply an operated manlift and crane services. Key requirements include:
- Providing an operated manlift and operator for HSS inspections.
- Manlift must be capable of safely accessing and performing inspections within arm's reach of the underside and exterior surfaces of the Tainter gates.
- Manlift boom must reach horizontally approximately 65 feet and be capable of reaching the entire downstream portion of the Tainter gate.
- Manlift must be operated, inspected, tested, and maintained according to manufacturer's manual and ANSI A92.2.
- Manlift basket must be self-leveling.
- Operator must be fully trained and certified.
- Contractor must provide personal fall protection equipment, a rescue plan, and a plan for lowering and raising the manlift.
- Miscellaneous supplies such as flashlights and personal safety devices (hardhats, safety goggles) are required, along with two additional fall protection harnesses for government employees.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Solicitation (Firm Fixed Price)
- Period of Performance: From Date of Contract Award through July 31, 2026. Work is expected to be completed in May 2026.
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
- NAICS Code: 238990 – All Other Specialty Trade Contractors, with a size standard of $19M.
- Proposal Due: April 27, 2026, at 02:00 PM CT.
- Published: March 25, 2026.
Submission & Evaluation
Offerors must submit signed and dated proposals electronically as a single PDF document, not exceeding 25 pages, to Brianna Wohlers (Brianna.N.Wohlers@usace.army.mil). Evaluation factors include Technical, Past Performance, and Price, with Technical and Past Performance approximately equal to Price.
- Technical: Name proposed crane company, submit manlift technical information (capacity, reach).
- Past Performance: Submit at least three project examples from the past two years demonstrating manlift experience, with verifiable references.
- Price: Complete Attachment 1 - Pricing Schedule. Questions must be submitted in writing to the Contract Specialist no later than seven (7) calendar days prior to the proposal due date.
Additional Notes
Offerors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) database (http://www.sam.gov/) and ensure electronic annual Representations and Certifications are current. Registration is required to access solicitation documents. Minimum insurance requirements are specified, including Workman's Compensation, General Liability, Automobile Liability, and Aircraft Liability. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is exempt from paying state and local taxes.