Z--McNary Emergency Intake Gate Refurbishment

McNary Emergency Intake Gate Refurbishment. This will be a firm-fixed-price construction contract located at McNary Lock and Dam (Umatilla County, Oregon and Benton County, Washington). Estimated construction magnitude is between $250,000 and $500,000; and 100% performance and payment bonds will be required. Solicitation will be open to small business concerns only. NAICS code for this project is 237990, and the small business size standard is $33,500,000 average annual receipts. The period of performance is anticipated to be between July and September 2012. Background: Prior to 1995, Emergency Intake Gate (EIG) Bulkheads #1 and #3 were torch cut into four pieces. A later contract was awarded for the re-welding of these sections. Weld inspections, performed by in November 2007, revealed all welds were unsatisfactory per ultrasonic testing (UT) methods. Both bulkheads are currently located in the McNary boneyard on supports that allow complete access (from below and above) to the seals, weld replacement and gate surface repair areas. Bulkhead dimensions are approximately 23 feet by 54 feet by 4 feet, and top skin surface is about 8 feet above ground level. Scope of Work Details: -lead paint abatement for all work dealing with paint (scraping, and/or disposal) -remove existing weld for each section of the bulkhead (approx 80 LF; 40 LF per bulkhead) -weld gate parts back together (approx 80 LF of CJP weld on inch plate; 40 LF per bulkhead) -perform UT weld inspections -clean corroded areas on gates and verify proper operation-approximately 600 square feet. (300 SF each) -paint areas of new welds and cleaning-approximately 400 square feet. (200 SF each) -remove and replace seals and seal fasteners-approximately 1000 (500 each screws and about 360/180 each lf of 4.75 inch bulb seal) -remove and replace (or disassemble, inspect, repair) and reinstall two equalizer valves (1 each), as necessary -inspect intake gates, repair as required, and verify proper operation The contract activities will require additional jacking supports when emergency bulkheads are cut into 4 pieces (each). Some stands and jacking supports will be provided as Government Furnished Equipment. Safety will be a concern when welding and working around heavy items and potential exposure to lead-based paint. Therefore, the contractor will be required to provide a Quality Control Manager, and Site Safety and Health Officer. Solicitation Number W912EF-12-B-0010 will be posted to the FBO website on or about May 15, 2011. The solicitation is an Invitation for Bid. Bids will be due no sooner than 30 calendar days after actual solicitation issuance date. 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