H--Inspection by a qualified Service Department of 2 Manitowoc and 2 Grove cranes, work will be performed on derrick barges on the Mississippi River.

The contract involves the US Army Corps of Engineers, Rock Island District, procuring inspection services for four cranes—two Manitowoc models (a 36-foot Ringer 350-ton and a 3900 100-ton) and two Grove models (RT 875 75-ton and AT 420 20-ton). These inspections will be conducted by a qualified Service Department and the work is to be performed on derrick barges operating on the Mississippi River. The contract is awarded on a sole source basis to Walter Payton Power Equipment LLC, the local dealer for Manitowoc cranes, under a firm, fixed-price agreement. This procurement is justified under 10 U.S.C. 2304(c)(1) and FAR 6.302-1 regulations, which allow sole source contracts when only one responsible source satisfies the agency’s requirements. The contract’s solicitation number is W912EK-10-T-0090-01, categorized under NAICS code 811310, which pertains to automotive repair and maintenance services. This award reflects the specialized nature of the inspection work required for these specific crane models in a unique operating environment, reinforcing the necessity for a single source provider familiar with the equipment. The inspection will ensure that these critical cranes continue safe and efficient operation during activities on the Mississippi River, supporting the US Army Corps of Engineers’ operations in the region.