RECOVERY--Y--Foster Dam Spillway Tainter Gate Repair

The contract involves a modification under contract number W9127N-09-C-0018 awarded to Knight Construction & Supply, Inc. by the Portland District Corps of Engineers, funded through the Recovery Act. The work focuses on repairs to the Foster Dam Tainter Gates, specifically addressing structural and component replacements to ensure the functionality and safety of the dam's spillway gates. The modification allocates funding across several line items, including steel work, bushing replacement, and wire rope and seal replacement for Tainter Gates One, Two, and Four. The total amount funded through this Recovery Act modification sums to $1,123,659.66. Notable expenditures include $515,000 for steel work on Tainter Gate Four, about $127,988 for bushing replacement, and over $229,000 each for wire rope and seal replacements on Tainter Gates Four and Two. A smaller allocation of approximately $21,871 is designated for seal replacement and gate bracing on Tainter Gate One. This contract reflects targeted infrastructure rehabilitation efforts under the Department of Defense’s Portland District office to maintain critical dam operations.