Transportation of Grove RT530E-2 Rough Terrain Crane

The contract requests transportation services for one Grove RT530E-2 Rough Terrain Crane, requiring its movement from the Fountain City Service Base in Wisconsin to Reservation Dam near Wheaton, Minnesota, and the subsequent return of the equipment to the original location after project completion. This solicitation, posted by the Department of Defense’s Mississippi River Project Office under the W07V Endist St Paul organization, specifies a total small business set-aside under NAICS code 484220 for general freight trucking. The contract includes amendments made in early May 2026 that addressed industry questions and added clauses and set-aside provisions. Bidders must submit their responses by May 22, 2026. Key contacts for the solicitation are Theodore Hecht and Kenneth Eshom, both reachable via provided email addresses and phone numbers. The contract is managed through the federal procurement platform and is based out of Saint Paul, Minnesota, reflecting a focus on compliance with small business participation criteria established under FAR 19.5. The project emphasizes timely and secure transport of heavy equipment critical to operations near Reservation Dam.