Garrison Spillway Chute Subdrain Inspection Garrison Dam, ND
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
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, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Omaha District, is soliciting proposals for Garrison Spillway Chute Subdrain Inspection services at Garrison Dam, Riverdale, ND. This opportunity, designated as a Total Small Business Set-Aside, involves the cleanout and camera inspection of various drainage systems. Offers are due by May 19, 2026, at 2:00 PM local time.
Scope of Work
The primary requirement is a comprehensive cleanout and camera inspection of the Garrison Dam spillway subdrains (Rows 1-9), spillway adjacent box drains, spillway crest relief wells, and powerhouse under seepage drains. Key tasks include:
- Flushing, sediment measurement, camera inspection, and reporting for 14,060 feet of spillway subdrains (Rows 2-9) and 2,120 feet for Row 1.
- Flushing, sediment measurement, camera inspection, and reporting for 4,800 feet of spillway box drains.
- Depth sounding, camera inspection, and reporting for 14 spillway crest relief wells.
- Construction of a temporary chute access staircase.
- An optional task (Task #7) for flushing, sediment measurement, camera inspection, and reporting for 5,295 feet of the powerplant drainage network.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Solicitation (implied Firm Fixed Price based on pricing arrangement).
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business (FAR 19.5).
- Duration: 225 calendar days from contract award. Fieldwork is restricted between November 1 and April 15.
- Product Service Code: R425 (Engineering And Technical Services).
- NAICS Code: 541990, with a size standard of $20,000,000.00.
Submission & Evaluation
Offers must be submitted electronically as a single PDF document, not exceeding 25 pages. Questions are due by May 11, 2026, at 2:00 PM Central Time. Evaluation will be based on three factors:
- Past Performance: Requires three references from the past five years, similar in scope, size, and complexity.
- Work Plan: A Project Work Plan (max 3 pages) including schedule, equipment, and example report page.
- Price: Includes all costs for PWS tasks and optional tasks. Factors 1 and 2 combined are approximately equal in importance to Factor 3.
Site Visit
An organized site visit is scheduled for April 28, 2026, at 9:00 AM Central Time. Participants must meet at the Garrison Project Administration Building, 201 1st Street, Riverdale, ND 58565. Attendees must RSVP with names, email, and company representation to Nadine Catania and Karen Caskey by 3:00 PM Central Time on April 27, 2026.
Additional Notes
Special requirements include site access to confined spaces (requiring HEC clearance and lock-out tag-out), comprehensive safety plans, and contractor-provided equipment. Reference drawings (Attachment 0002) and a Service Contract Act Wage Determination (Attachment 0004) are provided for bidder review.