US ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS, PORTLAND DISTRICT, PO BOX 2946, PORTLAND OR 97208-2946

Y -- JOHN DAY NAV LOCK GATE REPAIR SOL DACW57-96-B-0041 DUE 112696 POC Contract Specialist MARTINA HARWOOD (503) 326-5816 (Site Code DACW57) Fabricate and install steel gussets onto the existing downstream navigation lock gate and repair and retrofit all fatigue sensitive details, for John Day Lock and Dam. FOB: Rufus, Oregon. The work includes fabricating and installing vee joint retrofit; removal of existing vee joint stiffener plates; retrofit at vertical and diagonal locations; and girder crack repair. The navigation lock will be closed to river traffic on a one time basis for a maximum of 14 calendar days for uninterrupted work on the gate. The lock outage will be scheduled by the government a minimum of 90 calendar days in advance of the lock closure. All work requiring lock closure shall be completed during this scheduled outage period. The lock outage at John Day Navigation Lock will be scheduled to be concurrent with other locks on the Columbia/Snake Rivers systems which will be closed for yearly maintenance for 14 days sometime in March 1997. To ensure minimum loss to the lock users it is essential that work requiring lock closure be expedited during this time period. All preparatory work that can be done before lock closure shall be scheduled and completed before the start of this period. During this period work shall be expedited through the use of multiple shifts and the use of the maximum number of workmen that can be advantageously used. The Government shall be allowed 24 hours after the start of the lock outage to dewater the lock completely for the Contractor's use. Prior to the end of the lock outage the Government will be allowed 12 hours to water up the lock for service. The lock will be emptied by means of the upstream gate and a downstream floating bulkhead. Before and after the lock outage, the Contractor will not be allowed to disrupt the normal navigation lock traffic coming or out of the lock in either the upstream or downstream approach channels. The time stated for completion includes final cleanup of the premises. Technical questions may be addressed to Matt Hanson (503)326-3338. Estimated amount is between $100,000 and $500,000. IFB available on or about October 25, 1996 at a cost of $25.00 per set. Tentative bid opening date is November 26, 1996. This procurement is open to both large and small business concerns. The size standard for which is a concern including all affiliates, with average annual sales or receipts for the preceding three years not in excess of $17 million. All responsible sources may submit a bid which will be considered by the agency. Please indicate business size when requesting bid(0269)

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