Construction Inspection Services - Downstream Miter Gate Rehabilitation

The Saint Lawrence Seaway Development Corporation (SLSDC) plans to issue a Request for Proposals (RFP) to provide construction inspection, and concrete and weld testing services for a miter gate rehabilitation project located at Snell Lock in Massena, New York. A contract has been awarded for work to rehabilitate the downstream miter gate at Snell Lock during the period of January 2013 through March 2014. The SLSDC will award a contract to one (1) firm to provide continuous on-site quality assurance inspection services for this project. Plans are to award the work in September 2013, dependent upon the availability of funds. Quotes must be valid for sixty (60) days after proposals are due to allow for a later award, if necessary. The RFP will be released on or about August 12, 2013 with a response date of approximately September 12, 2013. The SLSDC will furnish the specifications and drawings in electronic format at the cost of $20.00. Prospective offerors interested in purchasing the CD may pay by check payable to the Saint Lawrence Seaway Development Corporation, 180 Andrews Street, Massena, NY 13662, or by debit or credit card at www.pay.gov and selecting the miscellaneous payment from under the Saint Lawrence Seaway. The fee is non-refundable. NAICS Code: 541330. All responsible sources may submit a bid which shall be considered by the Saint Lawrence Seaway Development Corporation. An anticipated time and materials contract will be awarded. Prospective offerors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) at www.sam.gov to be eligible for award. The Department of Transportation (DOT) Short Term Lending Program (STLP) offers financial Assistance to eligible disadvantaged, HUBZone, or service disabled veteran owned businesses. Maximum line of credit is $750,000.00 with a variable interest tied to the prime rate as published in the Wall Street Journal. For further information, call +1 (555) 000-0000 or visit the web at http://osdbuweb.dot.gov. Information regarding this procurement shall be directed to the contracting officer listed below.