ILLINOIS RIVER BASIN; PEORIA AND LAGRANGE LOCKS AND DAMS; CREVE COEUR AND VERSAILLES, IL; COMPOSITE WICKET GATES

This contract involves the fabrication and delivery of composite wicket gates and associated hardware, intended for use at the Peoria and LaGrange Locks and Dams on the Illinois River Basin, specifically at Creve Coeur and Versailles, Illinois. The scope of work includes transportation of the gates and hardware either by barge or commercial overland methods. The anticipated contract value ranges between $1 million and $5 million and is set aside entirely for small businesses, with the award being based on a best value tradeoff approach. Site inspection details and points of contact will be provided in the solicitation, which is expected to be available in Fiscal Year 2019 through the designated federal procurement website. The solicitation number for this contract is W912EK18R0029, corresponding to NAICS code 326199, which relates to plastics product manufacturing. The contracting officer listed as a point of contact is Elizabeth A. Dennison, who can be reached by phone or email for inquiries. Interested contractors are required to download the plans and specifications from the official federal business opportunities site once posted. This procurement emphasizes small business participation under FAR provision 19.5 and aims to award the contract using a comprehensive evaluation for best value.