The Department of Defense, through the Department of the Army, is soliciting bids for the replacement of the Spillway Bridge at Fort Gibson. This project involves significant construction work under the NAICS code 237310, focusing on highway, street, and bridge construction, and includes multiple amendments that update specifications, drawings, and wage determinations. The importance of this project lies in enhancing infrastructure and ensuring safety in transportation networks. Interested contractors should note the revised site visit scheduled for 2:00 PM CST on August 18, 2025, and can reach out to Tyler Godwin at tyler.l.godwin@usace.army.mil or Dario Rissone at Dario.M.Rissone@usace.army.mil for further details.

PLA+Survey_Fort+Gibson+Replace+Spillway+Bridge.docx

The document outlines a Project Labor Market Survey for the Fort Gibson Replace Spillway Bridge project in Oklahoma, focusing on the utilization of Project Labor Agreements (PLAs). It seeks information regarding prior local projects that employed PLAs, including project specifics such as name, location, cost comparisons, timeline adherence, labor trades, challenges encountered, and the use of PLAs. The survey also probes for skilled labor shortages and the availability of the local workforce, while seeking insights on collective bargaining agreements that may affect project timelines. Furthermore, it inquires into the potential benefits and drawbacks of PLAs in relation to federal procurement efficiency and project costs, including their impact on small business participation. The timing for submitting a signed PLA is also addressed, proposing options for submission either with proposals or post-award. Overall, the document aims to gather comprehensive data to guide decisions on utilizing PLAs for efficient project execution.

Site Visit Sign In Sheet.pdf

SPECIAL NOTICE REQUEST FOR INDUSTRY INPUT

Fort Gibson Replace Spillway Bridge, Fort Gibson Lake, OK

This is a Special Notice Request, seeking industry input for preliminary planning purposes in market research concerning the acquisition of the Fort Gibson Spillway Bridge, at Fort Gibson Lake, Oklahoma. THIS IS NOT A SOLICITATION FOR PROPOSALS AND NO CONTRACT WILL BE AWARDED FROM THIS REQUEST.  No reimbursement will be made for any costs associated with providing information in response to this request or any follow up information requests.

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers – Tulsa has been tasked to solicit for and award the construction of the Spillway Bridge at Fort Gibson. The proposed project is anticipated to be a competitive, firm-fixed price, design/bid/build, contract procured in accordance with FAR 15, Negotiated Procurement using the best value trade-off process.

The purpose of this request is to gain knowledge of interest of the project and to collect industry feedback concerning the biddability, constructability, and any market conditions that may impact the project. Interested firms shall submit an email no later than 19 June 2025 with the following information:

Interest in the Project
Description of any Recent and Relevant Experience Performed.
A Capabilities Statement
Completed PLA Market Survey

The Government is seeking interest from qualified and experienced sources capable of performing a project of similar size and scope. In general, this project consists of the following summarized components:

a. Design, construction, and establishment of temporary electrical service to provide uninterrupted operation of all existing Government facilities and structures for the duration of the contract. Temporary electrical power, for operation of existing Government equipment and facilities only (tainter gates, lights, sump pump, lake offices, etc.), will be provided from the Eufaula powerhouse and paid for by the Government. The Contractor shall provide, condition, and pay for all power/electrical service and all other utilities necessary for construction equipment and facilities.

b. Design and construction of safety walkways for uninterrupted Government personnel access to all existing tainter gate controls, power systems, and platforms. Minimum design and construction requirements shall be in accordance with OSHA and EM 385-1-1. Installed system shall be designed and constructed so that personal fall protection equipment is not required to utilize the walkways;

c. Construction of new bridge and appurtenances including, but not limited to, bridge pedestals, precast pretensioned girders, precast pretensioned deck panels, UHPC closure joints, haunches, and blockouts using Ultra High-Performance Concrete (UHPC), sidewalks, parapets, bearing placement, installation of expansion joints, fabrication/installation of access ladders at piers and railings;

d. Construction of new electrical power/lighting systems;

e. Construction of new catwalks, self-supporting torque shafts, and appurtenances;

f. Construction of new waterline;

g. Provide an overhead hoist system to government for equipment removal on machinery platforms, located on the piers of the dam.

h. Completely clean the construction area, remove all construction equipment, facilities, and debris from Government property, and restore disturbed areas to preconstruction conditions.

In accordance with FAR 36/DFARs 236, the estimated construction price range for this project is between $50,000,000.00 and $100,000,000.00.

The North American Industry Classification System code for this procurement is 237310 which has a small business size standard of $45 Million. 

Anticipated solicitation issuance date is anticipated to occur on or around 2 July 2025. The official request citing the solicitation number will be issued under Contracting Opportunities via www.sam.gov, inviting firms to register electronically to receive a copy of the solicitation when it is issued.

Firm’s response to this Request shall be limited to 5 pages and shall include the following information:

Firm’s name, address, point of contact, phone number, and e-mail address.
Firm’s interest in bidding on the solicitation when it is issued.
Firm’s capability to perform the magnitude and complexity outlined in the Scope of Work above (include firm’s capability to execute construction- comparable work performed within the past 5 years):
Brief description of the project, customer name, timeliness of performance, and dollar value of the project) – provide at least 3 examples.
Firm’s Business Size – LB, SB, 8(a), HUBZone, SDVOSB, or WOSB.
Firm’s Joint Ventures (existing), including Mentor Protégés and teaming arrangement information is acceptable
Firm’s Bonding Capability (construction bonding level per contract and aggregate construction bonding level, both expressed in dollars) via letter from bonding company.
Firm’s Completed PLA Labor Market Survey attached in the special notice.

Interested Firms shall respond to this Request no later than 2:00PM CT 19 June 2025.  All interested firms must be registered in SAM to be eligible for award of Government contracts.  Email your response to Mr. Tyler Godwin, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Tulsa District (CECT-SWT), 2488 East 81st Street, Tulsa, OK 74137-4290. Email: Tyler.L.Godwin@usace.army.mil. Please also provide a copy of the response to Mr. Dario Rissone, at Dario.M.Rissone@usace.army.mil.  

Fort Gibson Replace Spillway Bridge

Pre-solicitation Notice

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Fort Gibson Replace Spillway Bridge, Fort Gibson Lake, Oklahoma

This is a PRE-SOLICITATION NOTICE for the construction of the Fort Gibson Spillway Bridge, at Fort Gibson Lake, Oklahoma. THIS IS NOT A SOLICITATION FOR PROPOSALS AND NO CONTRACT WILL BE AWARDED FROM THIS SYNOPSIS.  No reimbursement will be made for any costs associated with providing information in response to this pre-solicitation notice or any follow up postings.

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers – Tulsa has been tasked to solicit for and award a contract for the construction of the Fort Gibson Spillway Bridge, at Fort Gibson Lake, Oklahoma. The proposed design-bid-build project will be procured as an unrestricted, firm-fixed price contract in accordance with FAR 15, Negotiated Procurement, using the Best Value Tradeoff approach.

Project Description:

In general, this project consists of the following summarized components: of the existing bridge pedestals, girders, beams, deck, sidewalks, guardrails, electrical power/lighting systems, utilities, catwalk, pier walls down to EL. 583 (as shown on drawings) and all appurtenances as indicated on the drawings;

a. Design, construction, and establishment of temporary electrical service to provide uninterrupted operation of all existing Government facilities and structures for the duration of the contract. Temporary electrical power, for operation of existing Government equipment and facilities only (tainter gates, lights, sump pump, lake offices, etc.), will be provided from the Eufaula powerhouse and paid for by the Government. The Contractor shall provide, condition, and pay for all power/electrical service and all other utilities necessary for construction equipment and facilities.

b. Design and construction of safety walkways for uninterrupted Government personnel access to all existing tainter gate controls, power systems, and platforms. Minimum design and construction requirements shall be in accordance with OSHA and EM 385-1-1. Installed system shall be designed and constructed so that personal fall protection equipment is not required to utilize the walkways;

c. Construction of new bridge and appurtenances including, but not limited to, bridge pedestals, precast pretensioned girders, precast pretensioned deck panels, UHPC closure joints, haunches, and block outs using Ultra High-Performance Concrete (UHPC), sidewalks, parapets, bearing placement, installation of expansion joints, fabrication/installation of access ladders at piers and railings;

d. Construction of new electrical power/lighting systems;

e. Construction of new catwalks, self-supporting torque shafts, and appurtenances;

f. Construction of new waterline;

g. Provide an overhead hoist system to government for equipment removal on machinery platforms, located on the piers of the dam.

h. Perform repairs to the floating bulkhead.

i. Completely clean the construction area, remove all construction equipment, facilities, and debris from Government property, and restore disturbed areas to preconstruction conditions.

In accordance with FAR 36 and DFARS 236, the estimated magnitude of construction for this project is between $50,000,000 and $100,000,000.

The North American Industry Classification System code for this procurement is 237310 (Highway, Street, and Bridge Construction) which has a small business size standard of $45M. 

Estimated duration of construction of this project is 850 calendar days.

Anticipated solicitation issuance date is on or about 3 July 2025, and the estimated proposal due date will be on or about 19 August 2025.

Fort Gibson Replace Spillway Bridge 

Fort Gibson Replace Spillway Bridge - \*AM0001, This Amendment pushes the site visit back 1 hour, to 2:00 PM CST on 18 AUG 2025. This Amendment also updates section 01 45 00, please see attachments for full details. 

Fort Gibson Replace Spillway Bridge - \*AM0001, This Amendment pushes the site visit back 1 hour, to 2:00 PM CST on 18 AUG 2025. This Amendment also updates section 01 45 00, please see attachments for full details.

\*UPDATE - The Pre-bid Site Visit sign-in sheet has been provided in the attachments.

Fort Gibson Replace Spillway Bridge - \*AM0001, This Amendment pushes the site visit back 1 hour, to 2:00 PM CST on 18 AUG 2025. This Amendment also updates section 01 45 00, please see attachments for full details. \*AM0002, This Amendment provides a revised section 00 22 11, revised Drawings/Plans set, and Coring Report. Please see attachments for full details. 

Fort Gibson Replace Spillway Bridge - \*AM0001, This Amendment pushes the site visit back 1 hour, to 2:00 PM CST on 18 AUG 2025. This Amendment also updates section 01 45 00, please see attachments for full details. \*AM0002, This Amendment provides a revised section 00 22 11, revised Drawings/Plans set, and Coring Report. Please see attachments for full details. \*AM0003, This Amendment provides a revised section 00 22 11, multiple revised specifications sections and drawings/plans. Please see attachments for full details. 

Fort Gibson Replace Spillway Bridge - \*AM0001, This Amendment pushes the site visit back 1 hour, to 2:00 PM CST on 18 AUG 2025. This Amendment also updates section 01 45 00, please see attachments for full details. \*AM0002, This Amendment provides a revised section 00 22 11, revised Drawings/Plans set, and Coring Report. Please see attachments for full details. \*AM0003, This Amendment provides a revised section 00 22 11, multiple revised specifications sections and drawings/plans. Please see attachments for full details. \*AM0004, This Amendment is to update the Wage Determinations for this requirement. Please see attachments for full details 

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