Articulated Boom Type Underbridge Inspection Vehicle and One Person Operating Crew, Various Locations in New England
ID: W912WJ24Q0135Type: Solicitation
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE ARMYW2SD ENDIST NEW ENGLANDCONCORD, MA, 01742-2751, USA

NAICS

Other Commercial and Industrial Machinery and Equipment Rental and Leasing (532490)

PSC

LEASE OR RENTAL OF EQUIPMENT- GROUND EFFECT VEHICLES, MOTOR VEHICLES, TRAILERS, AND CYCLES (W023)

Set Aside

Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5) (SBA)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/750917de565e4563ad800503bf322564/view
Timeline
    Description

    The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers requires an external contractor to support bridge inspections across multiple sites in New England. The key objective is to rent an articulated boom-type underbridge inspection vehicle equipped with a real-time communication system and a driver. USACE engineers will operate the vehicle's bucket/platform for inspections.

    The scope of work involves the vehicle's delivery to various bridges in Connecticut, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, and Vermont, as detailed in the solicitation notice. Contractors must adhere to a specified schedule, inspecting fourteen sites during the week of August 22, 2024, with each inspection lasting around three hours. Additionally, contractors will ensure compliance with updated wage determinations for labor rates and benefits as directed by the U.S. Department of Labor. This applies to multiple towns in Connecticut and is a critical component of the work.

    The Army Engineering District seeks to award the contract based on price to the most suitable vendor. The rental period is seven days, and the vehicle must be able to access tight spaces with a maximum curb-to-curb dimension of 10'–0″. Detailed photographs of each inspected site are required.

    To be considered, applicants must have an active SAM.gov registration, be small businesses, and submit their quotes by 2:00 PM on July 29, 2024. It's also crucial for applicants to respond to the request for information regarding the feasibility of overnight parking at each project site.

    The contact for this opportunity is Alicia LaCrosse at alicia.n.lacrosse@usace.army.mil or 9783188902.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Alicia LaCrosse
    (978) 318-8902
    alicia.n.lacrosse@usace.army.mil
    Files
    Title
    Posted
    Amendment W912WJ24Q0135-0001.pdf
    The procurement objective of this RFP involves updating the wage determinations for labor rates and health and welfare fringe benefits, as directed by the U.S. Department of Labor. This applies to multiple wage determinations included in the contract, covering various towns in Connecticut. Two wage determinations are provided in detail, specifying minimum hourly wage rates for different occupations. The first applies to towns in Hartford, Litchfield, Middlesex, and Tolland counties, while the second covers towns in Windham county. The occupations span administrative, automotive, food service, healthcare, IT, and many other sectors. The scope of work revolves around ensuring compliance with the specified wage rates and benefits across all relevant towns. Contractors will be responsible for carefully reviewing the provided wage determinations and ensuring their workforce is compensated accordingly. Critical dates include the solicitation closing date, which remains unchanged at July 29, 2024, at 2:00 PM Eastern. Offerors must acknowledge receipt of the amendment prior to this deadline.
    Amendment W912WJ24Q0135-0002.pdf
    The primary purpose of this procurement is to obtain a contract for engineering services related to inspecting multiple bridges across different projects. The contracting entity, the U.S. Army Engineering District, seeks a response to a request for information (RFI) regarding the feasibility of overnight parking for the inspection vehicle at each project site. They also provide detailed GPS locations and access instructions for each bridge. Offerors must acknowledge receipt of the amendment by the solicitation closing date, which is extended to July 29, 2024, at 2:00 PM Eastern.
    Attachments.pdf
    The government seeks a contractor to rent an underbridge inspection vehicle, along with a driver, for a seven-day period. The objective is to inspect various bridges across Connecticut, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, and Vermont. The scope involves driving the vehicle to each location and conducting inspections according to the provided schedule. The focus is on spillway and service bridges, with detailed photos required for each site. Contractors have until August 18, 2024, to submit their proposals, and the evaluation criteria will likely emphasize the suitability of the offered vehicle, driver qualifications, and cost-effectiveness. This information is crucial for vendors to tailor their proposals accordingly.
    Solicitation W912WJ24Q0135.pdf
    The government seeks a contractor to provide an underbridge inspection vehicle and a driver for USACE inspectors to conduct fracture critical inspections on fourteen US Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) bridges. The vehicle must be an articulated boom type with a communication system for real-time inspection support. The inspections are scheduled for various sites in Connecticut, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, and Vermont during the week of August 22, 2024, with each bridge inspection taking around three hours. Contractors must submit their quotes by 2:00 PM on July 29, 2024, and the government will award the contract based on price alone. Successful contractors will be required to have appropriate security clearances and adhere to safety and traffic control requirements. The contract type and value are not explicitly mentioned in the provided information. However, the emphasis on a quick award based on price suggests a firm-fixed-price contract.
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