W. Kerr Scott Lake and Dam Bridge Repainting
Overview
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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 (USACE), Wilmington District (SAW), has issued a solicitation for the repainting of the W. Kerr Scott Dam outlet tower access bridge located in Wilkesboro, NC. This project involves the removal of the existing lead-based coating and its replacement with a vinyl coating system. This is a Total Small Business Set-Aside. Bids are due electronically by March 11, 2026, at 1:00 P.M. Eastern.
Scope of Work
The primary work includes cleaning and repainting the bridge steel superstructure components (girders and support members) of the 254-foot long, two-span service bridge. This requires the removal of the original lead-based paint coating, preferably by blasting (SSPC SP 5) or other approved methods (SSPC SP 3), followed by the application of a moisture-cured urethane paint system. The contractor must utilize under-bridge work access platforms and containment systems. Key requirements include SSPC QP-1 and QP-2 certification with experience in lead abatement, and compliance with all applicable federal and state environmental regulations.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price
- Magnitude of Construction: Estimated between $500,000.00 and $1,000,000.00
- Performance Period: 60 calendar days after Notice to Proceed
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
- NAICS Code: 238320 - Painting and Wall Covering Contractors (Size Standard: $19,000,000.00)
- Bonds: Performance and payment bonds are required.
Submission & Evaluation
- Bid Due Date: Wednesday, March 11, 2026, at 1:00 P.M. (Eastern)
- Submission Method: Electronically through PIEE at https://piee.eb.mil. Hand-carried, email, CD-ROMs, and facsimile transmissions are not authorized.
- Bid Opening: 2:00 P.M. (Eastern) on March 11, 2026, accessible via teleconference.
- Offer Validity: Offers must be valid for acceptance for at least 60 calendar days after the bid due date.
- Required Documents: Section 00 45 00, Representations and Certifications, must be returned with the bid.
- Site Visit: A site visit is scheduled for Tuesday, February 24, 2026, at 9:00 A.M. EST at 499 Reservoir Road, Wilkesboro, NC 28697.
Points of Contact
- Primary: Sonny Smith (sonny.z.smith@usace.army.mil, 9102514493)
- Secondary: Troy D. Small (troy.d.small@usace.army.mil, 9105244650)
- Inquiries: Solicitation/technical inquiries may be submitted via ProjNet (Bidder Inquiry Key: QX7DAK-24V3TT).