Pre-Solicitation - Lock and Dam 21 Tainter Gate Fabrication

This contract involves the fabrication and delivery of new submersible Tainter gates for Lock and Dam 21, with the work primarily focused on off-site manufacturing of gates approximately 20 feet high and 64 feet long. The government will handle the installation, so the contractor's responsibility is limited to fabrication and transportation to the site. The project is set to be completed within 1,200 consecutive calendar days, with an estimated value exceeding $10 million. It is designated as a Total Small Business Set-Aside under NAICS code 332312, emphasizing opportunities for small businesses. Pre-award requirements include submission of current certifications from the American Institute of Steel Construction (AISC) for all fabrication plants, demonstrating compliance over the past three years with specific fabricator and fracture control endorsements. Additionally, the contractor must provide current paint and coating certifications, such as the Complex Coatings Endorsement or Society for Protective Coatings QP3 Shop Painting Certification, also maintained for at least three years. The solicitation was posted on June 9, 2025, with a response deadline of June 23, 2025, and is managed by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Rock Island District, with project performance in Quincy, Illinois.