Replace Powerhouse Front Doors, Fort Randall Dam, SD

Solicitation W9128F17Q0087, issued by the Department of Defense through the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Omaha District, is a total small business set-aside for the removal and replacement of four powerhouse front doors at the main lobby entrance of the Fort Randall Dam in Pickstown, South Dakota. The contractor is responsible for providing all labor, materials, and equipment to remove existing metal and Plexiglas doors, frames, and hardware, and install a new weatherproof metal and glass door system. The new installation must adhere to strict security and handicap accessibility requirements and includes the installation of rough wiring for balanced magnetic switches and a prox card reader, though final connection to the powerhouse security system is excluded. The project involves specialized technical requirements, including heavy-duty security glazing and specific cabling routes from the computer room to security control panels. Because the work is located at a historic site, SHPO approval is required. The contract includes detailed specifications for quality control, subcontractor supervision, and site security during construction. While initial deadlines varied, amendments extended the quote submission date to September 19, 2017, with a final project completion deadline established for August 17, 2018.