Amendment 0003 - Water Weight Rental
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) Seattle District, is soliciting proposals for the rental of water weight and water pumping equipment for crane load testing at Albeni Falls Dam (AFD) in Oldtown, ID. This is a Total Small Business Set-Aside. The solicitation has been amended multiple times, with Amendment 0003 providing answers to bidder questions regarding crane hook specifications. Proposals are now due by May 8, 2026, at 12:00 PM PDT.
Scope of Work
This requirement is for a 5-day rental of equipment to perform a 100 US ton crane load test (50T per load block). Key equipment includes:
- Water Bags: Four (4) 35T capacity bags with accessories, meeting LEEA 051 safety standard.
- Water Pumps: Two (2) pumps, each approx. 200 GPM, with electrical interface and controls.
- Hardware: Two (2) 85T+ WLL shackles, two (2) 85T+ WLL master links (optional), one (1) multi-manifold with hoses/fittings.
- Measurement: Two (2) certified and calibrated flow meters, two (2) calibrated load cells with sufficient capacity for 50T verification. All equipment must be free of invasive species and pollutants, in good working order, certified for safe operation, and include written instructions, drawings, and diagrams. Amendment 0003 clarifies that the maximum vertical distance from the spillway deck to the PINS of the main hoist load blocks is 30 feet, and the center-to-center spacing of the load blocks is 30 feet, noting there are no hooks on the main hoist load block.
Contract & Timeline
- Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price
- Period of Performance: April 7, 2026, to May 18, 2026
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business (FAR 19.5)
- NAICS Code: 532412 (Rental of Construction Machinery and Equipment)
- Size Standard: $40,000,000.00
- Original Solicitation Issue Date: March 6, 2026
- Proposal Due Date: May 8, 2026, 12:00 PM PDT (as extended by Amendment 0001)
- Published Date: May 5, 2026 (latest amendment)
Amendments
- Amendment 0001: Updated the Performance Work Statement (PWS) regarding turn-key service and extended the offer deadline to May 8, 2026, 12:00 PM PDT.
- Amendment 0002: Included an updated Wage Determination. Bidders must use the most current Wage Determination.
- Amendment 0003: Provided answers to questions, clarifying crane hook height/clearance (30 ft) and spacing (30 ft center-to-center) for the main hoist load blocks, emphasizing the absence of hooks. No changes to submission deadlines.
Submission & Evaluation
Bidders are required to submit descriptive materials, brochures, data sheets, specifications, calibration data, and load ratings. Equipment must be warranted to be in good working order and free from defects. Acceptance will occur at both destination and origin.
Contact Information
- Primary Contact: Brantley Dowell, brantley.w.dowell@usace.army.mil, 206-764-6952