W. Kerr Scott 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, is soliciting proposals for the W. Kerr Scott Lake and Dam Bridge Repainting project in Wilkesboro, NC. This project involves the removal of lead-based paint and application of a new coating system on the bridge steel superstructure. This is a Total Small Business Set-Aside. Proposals are due March 27, 2026.
Scope of Work
This requirement is for cleaning and repainting the W. Kerr Scott Dam outlet tower access bridge. The scope includes the removal of the existing lead-based coating system, which has reached its end of life, and replacing it with a moisture-cured urethane paint system. The bridge is 254-feet long with two spans. Key tasks involve abrasive blasting of all exposed surfaces of the bridge steel superstructure (girders, cross bracing, and bearings) and subsequent repainting. The contractor must provide under-bridge work access platforms and containment systems for blasted paint and material. No new steel or steel repairs are required.
Key Requirements
Bidders must possess SSPC QP-1 and QP-2 certification with demonstrated experience in lead abatement. All work must comply with applicable federal and state environmental laws, regulations, statutes, rules, and EM 385-1-1: Safety and Occupational Health Requirements.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price
- Magnitude of Construction: Estimated between $500,000 and $1,000,000
- Period of Performance: 60 calendar days after Notice to Proceed (also noted as FY25-26)
- NAICS Code: 238320 (Painting and Wall Covering Contractors)
- Size Standard: $19,000,000.00
Submission & Evaluation
- Proposal Due Date: March 27, 2026, at 5:00 PM ET.
- Submission Method: Bids must be submitted exclusively via email to both sonny.z.smith@usace.army.mil and troy.d.small@usace.army.mil. Hand-carried bids, CD-ROMs, or facsimile transmissions are not authorized.
- Required Documents: Section 00 45 00, Representations and Certifications, must be returned with the bid. Offers must be valid for at least 60 calendar days.
- Inquiries: Direct questions to Sonny Smith or Troy D. Small. Technical inquiries can be submitted via ProjNet (Bidder Inquiry Key: QX7DAK-24V3TT).
Eligibility / Set-Aside
This is a 100% Small Business Set-Aside. Bidders must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM).