Z--Spillway Gantry Crane Removal, Tiber Dam, Chester, Montana
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 Bureau of Reclamation is conducting a Sources Sought for Spillway Gantry Crane Removal at Tiber Dam, Chester, Montana. This is for market research and advanced planning to identify qualified small businesses. Responses are due April 2, 2026.
Scope of Work
The project involves the complete removal of an inoperable spillway gantry crane, installed in 2001, located at the Tiber Dam spillway intake structure. Key tasks include:
- Crane Component Removal: Dismantling and removal of the crane frame, bridge, hoist, rail, and support beams/columns. Connections to concrete decks/piers must be removed with minimal damage, ensuring embedded anchors are flush with the concrete surface.
- Material Disposal: Loading, hauling, and legally disposing of all removed materials off-site. Contractors may salvage materials at their discretion.
- Stoplog Operations: After crane removal, installing and removing government-furnished stoplogs into each of the three spillway gate bays. Stoplogs will remain in place for one day per gate for operational testing by government forces, occurring Monday through Thursday. Only one set of stoplogs is available and must be moved between bays.
Contract & Timeline
- Opportunity Type: Sources Sought (Market Research)
- Estimated Magnitude: Between $25,000 and $100,000
- NAICS Code: 237990, Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction (Small Business Size Standard: $45 million)
- Performance Period: Work must commence within 10 calendar days of Notice to Proceed and be complete within 30 calendar days. Work is permitted Monday through Thursday, 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM, specifically between April 1 - June 1 and August 15 - November 1, with other times requiring Reclamation approval.
- Response Due: April 2, 2026, 3:00 PM MDT
Eligibility / Set-Aside
The government is seeking responses from various small business concerns, including Small Business, Small Disadvantaged Business (8(a)), Women-Owned Small Business, HUBZone Small Business, Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business, and Indian Small Business Economic Enterprises.
Submission Requirements
Interested and qualified firms should submit a capability statement demonstrating their ability to perform the outlined work. Responses must include:
- Business name, address, System for Award Management (SAM) Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) number, and points of contact with email addresses.
- Business size/classification, including any applicable designations (e.g., Small Business, HUBZone, WOSB, SDVOSB, 8(a), Indian Small Business Economic Enterprise).
Submissions should be sent to Contract Specialist Sydney Oakes (sydney_oakes@ios.doi.gov) and Contracting Officer Charlene Maurer (charlene_maurer@ios.doi.gov).
Additional Notes
This is not a solicitation for proposals, and no contract will be awarded from this notice. The government will not reimburse costs for responding. All contractors must be registered in SAM (sam.gov) at the time of offer submission for any future solicitation.