Repairs Lift Railroad Bridge

The Department of the Army, Army Corps of Engineers, North Atlantic Division, New England District, has a requirement for Painting and Steel Repairs at the Vertical Lift Railroad Bridge at the Cape Cod Canal in Buzzards Bay, Massachusetts.

Solicitation Summary

The Department of the Army, Army Corps of Engineers, North Atlantic Division, New England District, has a requirement for Painting and Steel Repairs at the Vertical Lift Railroad Bridge at the Cape Cod Canal in Buzzards Bay, Massachusetts.

Solicitation in a Nutshell

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Details
Agency Department of the Army, Army Corps of Engineers, North Atlantic Division, New England District
Solicitation Number W912WJ25B0001
Status Post-RFP
Solicitation Date 12/10/2024
Award Date 06/2025 (Estimate)
Contract Ceiling Value $20,000,000
Competition Type  Full and Open / Unrestricted
Type of Award Other
Primary Requirement Other Construction Services
Duration 545 Days
Contract Type  Firm Fixed Price
No. of Expected Awards N/A
NAICS Code(s):
238320

Painting and Wall Covering Contractors
Size Standard: $19.0 million annual receipts
Place of Performance:
  • Buzzards Bay, Massachusetts, United States
Opportunity Website: https://sam.gov/opp/af3e32f1c37e42ba8b215e63cb699ab6/view

Background

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Requirements

  • The scope of this project shall include blast cleaning all the metalwork of the bridge down to bare metal and application of a high-performance paint system.
  • The preparation methods will likely include solvent cleaning (SSPC SP 1) to remove all visible oil, grease, and other contaminant residues followed by commercial blast cleaning (SSPC SP 6/NACE No.3).
  • The paint system to be applied is anticipated to be a three-coat system.
  • Potential bidders may refer to EM-385-1-1 for requirements related to abrasive blasting, air monitoring and full containment on USACE projects.
  • In addition to the painting, there will be a limited number of steel repairs required on the structure at the towers and center span.
  • The bridge will need to be properly balanced at all times.
  • All use of tools or equipment that may affect the balance of the span will require the Contractor to furnish and install balance blocks on the Bridge counterweights.

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