Structural Steel Repair and Grinding

The contract entails performing precision grinding and weld repairs on bridge stringers and chords that exhibit rolling contact fatigue defects, requiring skilled metallurgical techniques and strict adherence to structural integrity standards. The work includes comprehensive field verification and non-destructive testing to assess defect extent, validate repair effectiveness, and ensure compliance with safety and performance requirements for load-bearing components. All activities must be conducted on-site at the Hood River location, with meticulous attention to environmental and spatial constraints inherent in bridge infrastructure. The solicitation, issued under NAICS code 238210 for Structural Steel Erection, is classified as a subcontract opportunity posted by the Port of Hood River in Oregon. Responses are due by May 21, 2026, with work expected to commence following award. The location is firmly designated as Hood River, zip code 97031, and all performance must adhere to specifications governing structural repair in transportation facilities, with no provision for set-aside preferences indicated. Contractors must possess the technical capability to execute high-precision steel repairs in field conditions and demonstrate experience with non-destructive evaluation methods for fatigue-damaged bridge elements.