Z--Spillway Gantry Crane Removal, Tiber Dam, Montana

The contract is for the removal of the spillway gantry crane at Tiber Dam near Chester, Montana, under solicitation number 140R6026R0014, issued by the Department of the Interior’s Great Plains Regional Office. This procurement is designated as a Total Small Business Set-Aside under FAR 19.5, restricted exclusively to small businesses, and falls under NAICS Code 237990. The estimated contract value ranges between $25,000 and $100,000. The scope requires the complete removal of the crane frame, bridge, hoist, rail, and all associated support beams and columns, with special attention to minimizing damage to the underlying concrete decks and piers; all anchors must be removed flush with the concrete surface, and no concrete is to be removed or disturbed. The contractor is responsible for loading, hauling, and legally disposing of all removed materials, though salvage of components is permitted at the contractor’s discretion. Additionally, the contractor must install and remove government-furnished stoplogs in each of the three spillway gate bays, moving the single available set between bays and leaving each in place for one day during the workweek to allow for operational testing of the radial gates. Work is restricted to the period between August 15 and November 1, with performance limited to Monday through Thursday, from 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM; no work is permitted on weekends, Federal holidays, or at night. The period of performance is anticipated to last 73 calendar days, with the awardee required to begin work within 10 days of receiving the Notice to Proceed. Proposals must be submitted electronically to the Contracting Officer and Contract Specialist by the deadline of July 27, 2026, and must include proof of current SAM registration, including DUNS, BRADSTREET, and banking information. Payment must be processed exclusively through the U.S. Treasury’s Invoice Processing Platform (IPP), and contractors unable to comply must include a written waiver request with their proposal. All communications regarding this solicitation must be conducted in writing, as telephone responses are not accepted for recordkeeping purposes. The Point of Contact for the solicitation is Charlene Maurer, Contracting Officer, reachable via email at [email hidden].