PiggyBack Crane Repairs

The contract entails the complete replacement of hydraulic swivel coupling and trolley hydraulic hoses on the piggyback crane at Meldahl Locks and Dam, requiring all labor, equipment, materials, and access to be furnished by the contractor. All components must be new, and the existing brackets are to be removed and replaced with draw chains. The contractor is responsible for the proper handling, storage, maintenance, and protection of all materials and equipment until installation and acceptance. Prior to any work, the crane must be de-energized and secured with all components immobilized to prevent damage, and a Lock-Out Tag-Out procedure must be coordinated with project personnel. After installation, the contractor must test the crane to ensure full operational functionality of the new components and address any defects through remediation and retesting until the crane is fully restored to service. The work is solicited under W9123726QA039 as a total small business set-aside under NAICS code 811310, with responses due by July 10, 2026, and performance located near the Meldahl Locks and Dam in Ohio. Point of contact for inquiries is Robert Kinzel of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers in Huntington, West Virginia.