The Department of Defense, through the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), is soliciting bids for the Bulkhead Slot Coring and Wiresawing project at Pike Island Locks and Dam in Wheeling, West Virginia. This project involves the preparation of the site for future installation of downstream bulkhead recesses, which includes coring and wiresawing concrete in both the main and auxiliary lock chambers, with portions of the work occurring underwater. The contract is set aside exclusively for small businesses, and bids must be submitted electronically via the Procurement Integrated Enterprise Environment (PIEE) by 11:00 AM ET on January 21, 2026. Interested contractors can direct inquiries to Aaron Barr at aaron.m.barr@usace.army.mil or Connie L. Ferguson at Connie.L.Ferguson@usace.army.mil.

Site Visit Sign In.pdf

This document is a record of attendees at a site visit for the Bulkhead Slot Coring and Wiresawing project at Pike Island Locks and Dam, scheduled for 10:00 AM ET on December 17, 2025. The attendees represent various companies involved in concrete sawing, drilling, marine construction, and diving operations. The list includes individuals' names, titles, company affiliations, contact information, and their role as either a prime contractor or subcontractor. This site visit is likely a precursor to a federal government Request for Proposal (RFP) or contract, allowing potential bidders to assess the project site and scope of work for specialized construction services in Ohio and West Virginia.

Site Visit Discussion.pdf

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) is soliciting bids for project W911WN26BA003, involving Bulkhead Slot Coring and Wiresawing at Pike Island Locks and Dam in Wheeling, Ohio, and Ohio County, WV. This is an Invitation for Bid (IFB) for a Firm-Fixed Price contract, exclusively set aside for small businesses. Bids must be submitted electronically via the Procurement Integrated Enterprise Environment (PIEE) by 11:00 AM ET on January 13, 2026. All questions must be submitted through ProjNet by December 24, 2025, as no email inquiries will be accepted. Remarks made during the site visit do not amend the solicitation unless formally documented in writing.

Bid Result W911WN26BA003.pdf

The document details the bid results for contract W911WN26BA003, 

Pike Island Locks and Dam Bulkhead Slot Coring and Wiresawing

Pike Island Locks and Dam, Wheeling, West Virginia

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Pittsburgh District, has a Project at Pike Island Locks and Dam, Ohio River, Belmont County, West Virginia. The work is located on both the Main Lock Chamber and the Auxiliary Lock Chamber, downstream of each of the downstream miter gates at the poiree dam location. The site of the work may be reached from state and local roads and streets, however, floating plant support may be required for some features of work.

The general description of the work is to furnish all equipment, labor, layout of work, and supervision to prepare the site for future installation of downstream bulkhead recesses by others. This work includes coring holes in the concrete, and wiresawing of concrete on both the vertical and horizontal faces of the lock monoliths.  Portions of this work will occur underwater.

Concrete coring work will be performed in the 110-FT by 1200-FT main lock chamber, and the 110-FT by 600 FT auxiliary lock chamber, specifically at the monoliths adjacent to the Poiree dam sill. The work will involve both vertical and horizontal coring of concrete.

In addition to concrete coring, concrete wiresawing work will be performed in the 110-FT by 600-FT auxiliary lock chamber only, at the location where the concrete coring was executed. The work will involve both vertical and horizontal sawing of concrete.

The work shall be completed within 365 Calendar Days after written Notice to Proceed.

Disclosure of Magnitude of Construction (FAR 36.204 and DFARS 236.204)   Between $1,000,000 and $5,000,000

The acquisition will be procured as an Invitation for Bid (IFB).  The resulting award will be for one (1) Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP) Contract.  All responsible Bidders are encouraged to participate. The IFB will be issued on or about 13 November 2025, online through Procurement Integrated Enterprise Environment (PIEE) which posts the opportunity to SAM.gov; therefore, requests for hardcopies of the solicitation will not be honored.

The North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) Code for this acquisition is 238990 - All Other Specialty Trade Contractors.

The Small Business Size Standard for this NAICS Code is $19,000,000.00.

In order to submit a Bid on this project, your company must-

1. Be registered in System for Award Management (SAM) and maintain an active registration status.
2. Be registered in the Procurement Integrated Enterprise Environment (PIEE) for the Solicitation Module with the PROPOSAL MANAGER Manger role.

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Register in PIEE:

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c. Select Vendor

d. Create a User ID and Password and follow the prompts [next]

e. Create Security Questions [next]

f. Complete your User Profile Information [next]

g. Complete your Supervisor or Approving Official Information [next]

h. Complete Roles

i. Step 1. Select SOL-Solicitation

ii. Step 2. Select Proposal Manager

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Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)

Pike Island Locks and Dam Bulkhead Slot Coring and Wiresawing

Pike Island Locks and Dam Bulkhead Slot Coring and Wiresawing

Pike Island Locks and Dam, Wheeling, West Virginia

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Pittsburgh District, has a Project at Pike Island Locks and Dam, Ohio River, Belmont County, Ohio and Ohio County, Wheeling, West Virginia. The work is located on both the Main Lock Chamber and the Auxiliary Lock Chamber, downstream of each of the downstream miter gates at the poiree dam location. The site of the work may be reached from state and local roads and streets, however, floating plant support may be required for some features of work.

The general description of the work is to furnish all equipment, labor, layout of work, and supervision to prepare the site for future installation of downstream bulkhead recesses by others. This work includes coring holes in the concrete, and wiresawing of concrete on both the vertical and horizontal faces of the lock monoliths.  Portions of this work will occur underwater.

Concrete coring work will be performed in the 110-FT by 1200-FT main lock chamber, and the 110-FT by 600 FT auxiliary lock chamber, specifically at the monoliths adjacent to the Poiree dam sill. The work will involve both vertical and horizontal coring of concrete.

In addition to concrete coring, concrete wiresawing work will be performed in the 110-FT by 600-FT auxiliary lock chamber only, at the location where the concrete coring was executed. The work will involve both vertical and horizontal sawing of concrete.

The work shall be completed within 365 Calendar Days after written Notice to Proceed.

Disclosure of Magnitude of Construction (FAR 36.204 and DFARS 236.204)   Between $1,000,000 and $5,000,000

The acquisition will be procured as an Invitation for Bid (IFB).  The resulting award will be for one (1) Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP) Contract.  All responsible Bidders are encouraged to participate. The IFB will be issued on or about 13 November 2025, online through Procurement Integrated Enterprise Environment (PIEE) which posts the opportunity to SAM.gov; therefore, requests for hardcopies of the solicitation will not be honored.

The North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) Code for this acquisition is 238990 - All Other Specialty Trade Contractors.

The Small Business Size Standard for this NAICS Code is $19,000,000.00.

In order to submit a Bid on this project, your company must-

1. Be registered in System for Award Management (SAM) and maintain an active registration status.
2. Be registered in the Procurement Integrated Enterprise Environment (PIEE) for the Solicitation Module with the PROPOSAL MANAGER Manger role.

**System for Award Management (SAM) Registration**

Registering in SAM.gov includes both entity validation and entity registration.

To register in SAM:

1. Navigate to SAM.gov
2. Select Sign-In (top right)
3. Select Create an Account then Follow the Instructions.
4. After Account is Set-up, Select Sign In.
5. Under the Entity Management widget, Select “Get Started” button.
6. Select Register Entity. As part of entity registration, a Unique Entity ID will be assigned.

For Additional Information on SAM

To Register Your Entity (company), please visit https:/www.fsd.gov/gsafsd\_sp?id=gsa\_index . Here you will find the following,

            Get Started with Your Registration

            Check Registration Status – ACTIVE, INACTIVE, PENDING

            Update Your Registration

            Become an Entity Administrator

            Validate Your Entity

            \*Access User Guides

            \*By selecting this option, you can obtain a Quick Start Guide for Contract Registrations.

Also, here you will find in addition to the User Guides - FAQs, Videos, and Definitions.

PLEASE NOTE

It is mandatory that all companies be registered in SAM in order to receive federal contracts.

There is no charge to register or maintain your company (entity) registration.

Login.gov manages usernames and passwords for SAM.gov.

\*Important\* Registration Information

Registration can take at least ten (10) business days to be active in SAM.gov.

Registration must be in active status upon offer submission and remain active during award period.

Registration must be renewed every 365 days to remain active.

The Federal Service Desk (FSD) for SAM questions, may be contacted.

Phone Number: 866-606-8220

Hours of Operation: Monday-Friday 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. ET

**Procurement Integrated Enterprise Environment (PIEE) Solicitation Module Registration**

To register for PIEE follow the below instructions.

Register in PIEE:

a. Navigate to https://piee.eb.mil/

b. Select Register [top right]

c. Select Vendor

d. Create a User ID and Password and follow the prompts [next]

e. Create Security Questions [next]

f. Complete your User Profile Information [next]

g. Complete your Supervisor or Approving Official Information [next]

h. Complete Roles

i. Step 1. Select SOL-Solicitation

ii. Step 2. Select Proposal Manager

iii. Step 3. Click Add Roles

iv. Step 4. Fill in your Location Code (CAGE Code) [next]

i. Provide a justification for your registration [next]

j. Follow the remaining prompts to submit your registration

The Procurement Integrated Enterprise Environment (PIEE) help desk may be reached by calling telephone number 866-618-5988 for assistance.

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Pittsburgh District, is carrying out a Project at Pike Island Locks and Dam, Ohio River, Belmont County, West Virginia. The work is located on both the Main Lock Chamber and the Auxiliary Lock Chamber, downstream of each of the downstream miter gates at the poiree dam location. The site of the work may be reached from state and local roads and streets, however, floating plant support may be required for some features of work. The general description of the work is to furnish all equipment, labor, layout of work, and supervision to prepare the site for future installation of downstream bulkhead recesses by others. This work includes coring holes in the concrete, wiresawing of concrete, on both the vertical and horizontal faces of the lock monoliths, to the extent shown in the plans. Portions of this work will occur underwater.  Concrete coring work will be performed in the 110-FT by 1200-FT main lock chamber, and the 110-FT by 600 FT auxiliary lock chamber, specifically at the monoliths adjacent to the Poiree dam sill. The work will involve both vertical and horizontal coring of concrete.  In addition to concrete coring, concrete wiresawing work will be performed in the 110-FT by 600-FT auxiliary lock chamber only, at the location where the concrete coring was executed. The work will involve both vertical and horizontal sawing of concrete.

NOTICE:  Information regarding the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers process for settling requests for equitable adjustments and duration goals to achieve definitization of equitable adjustments for change orders under construction contracts can be found by going to  https://www.usace.army.mil/Business-With-Us/Partnering/ then clicking on “View FFP Contract Changes Playbook Here”.

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Pittsburgh District, is carrying out a Project at Pike Island Locks and Dam, Ohio River, Belmont County, West Virginia. The work is located on both the Main Lock Chamber and the Auxiliary Lock Chamber, downstream of each of the downstream miter gates at the poiree dam location. The site of the work may be reached from state and local roads and streets, however, floating plant support may be required for some features of work. The general description of the work is to furnish all equipment, labor, layout of work, and supervision to prepare the site for future installation of downstream bulkhead recesses by others. This work includes coring holes in the concrete, wiresawing of concrete, on both the vertical and horizontal faces of the lock monoliths, to the extent shown in the plans. Portions of this work will occur underwater.  Concrete coring work will be performed in the 110-FT by 1200-FT main lock chamber, and the 110-FT by 600 FT auxiliary lock chamber, specifically at the monoliths adjacent to the Poiree dam sill. The work will involve both vertical and horizontal coring of concrete.  In addition to concrete coring, concrete wiresawing work will be performed in the 110-FT by 600-FT auxiliary lock chamber only, at the location where the concrete coring was executed. The work will involve both vertical and horizontal sawing of concrete.

NOTICE:  Information regarding the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers process for settling requests for equitable adjustments and duration goals to achieve definitization of equitable adjustments for change orders under construction contracts can be found by going to  https://www.usace.army.mil/Business-With-Us/Partnering/ then clicking on “View FFP Contract Changes Playbook Here”.

19 December 2025 - Organized pre-bid site visit conducted on 17 December 2025. Contracting discussion and site visit sign in posted.

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Pittsburgh District, is carrying out a Project at Pike Island Locks and Dam, Ohio River, Belmont County, West Virginia. The work is located on both the Main Lock Chamber and the Auxiliary Lock Chamber, downstream of each of the downstream miter gates at the poiree dam location. The site of the work may be reached from state and local roads and streets, however, floating plant support may be required for some features of work. The general description of the work is to furnish all equipment, labor, layout of work, and supervision to prepare the site for future installation of downstream bulkhead recesses by others. This work includes coring holes in the concrete, wiresawing of concrete, on both the vertical and horizontal faces of the lock monoliths, to the extent shown in the plans. Portions of this work will occur underwater.  Concrete coring work will be performed in the 110-FT by 1200-FT main lock chamber, and the 110-FT by 600 FT auxiliary lock chamber, specifically at the monoliths adjacent to the Poiree dam sill. The work will involve both vertical and horizontal coring of concrete.  In addition to concrete coring, concrete wiresawing work will be performed in the 110-FT by 600-FT auxiliary lock chamber only, at the location where the concrete coring was executed. The work will involve both vertical and horizontal sawing of concrete.

NOTICE:  Information regarding the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers process for settling requests for equitable adjustments and duration goals to achieve definitization of equitable adjustments for change orders under construction contracts can be found by going to  https://www.usace.army.mil/Business-With-Us/Partnering/ then clicking on “View FFP Contract Changes Playbook Here”.

19 December 2025 - Organized pre-bid site visit conducted on 17 December 2025. Contracting discussion and site visit sign in posted.

6 January 2026 - Amendment 0001 posted to  1) update Attachment 4 - Wage Determinatior OH20250001 9-26-2025 to OH20260001 1-2-2-026, 2) update Attachment 5 - Wage Determination WV20250073 6-6-2026 to WV20260073 1-2-2026, 3) reopen ProjNet questions from 6 January 2026 to close of business on 9 January 2026, and 4) extesolicitation from 11:00 AM ET, 13 January 2026 to 11:00 AM ET, 16 January 2026.

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Pittsburgh District, is carrying out a Project at Pike Island Locks and Dam, Ohio River, Belmont County, West Virginia. The work is located on both the Main Lock Chamber and the Auxiliary Lock Chamber, downstream of each of the downstream miter gates at the poiree dam location. The site of the work may be reached from state and local roads and streets, however, floating plant support may be required for some features of work. The general description of the work is to furnish all equipment, labor, layout of work, and supervision to prepare the site for future installation of downstream bulkhead recesses by others. This work includes coring holes in the concrete, wiresawing of concrete, on both the vertical and horizontal faces of the lock monoliths, to the extent shown in the plans. Portions of this work will occur underwater. Concrete coring work will be performed in the 110-FT by 1200-FT main lock chamber, and the 110-FT by 600 FT auxiliary lock chamber, specifically at the monoliths adjacent to the Poiree dam sill. The work will involve both vertical and horizontal coring of concrete. In addition to concrete coring, concrete wiresawing work will be performed in the 110-FT by 600-FT auxiliary lock chamber only, at the location where the concrete coring was executed. The work will involve both vertical and horizontal sawing of concrete. 6 January 2026 - Amendment 0001 posted to 1) update Attachment 4 - Wage Determination OH20250001 9-26-2025 to OH20260001 1-2-2-026, 2) update Attachment 5 - Wage Determination WV20250073 6-6-2026 to WV20260073 1-2-2026, 3) reopen ProjNet for questions from 6 January 2026 to close of business on 9 January 2026, and 4) extend the solicitation from 11:00 AM ET, 13 January 2026 to 11:00 AM ET, 16 January 2026. 

Bulkhead Slot Coring and Wiresawing for Pike Island Locks and Dam

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Pittsburgh District, is carrying out a Project at Pike Island Locks and Dam, Ohio River, Belmont County, West Virginia. The work is located on both the Main Lock Chamber and the Auxiliary Lock Chamber, downstream of each of the downstream miter gates at the poiree dam location. The site of the work may be reached from state and local roads and streets, however, floating plant support may be required for some features of work. The general description of the work is to furnish all equipment, labor, layout of work, and supervision to prepare the site for future installation of downstream bulkhead recesses by others. This work includes coring holes in the concrete, wiresawing of concrete, on both the vertical and horizontal faces of the lock monoliths, to the extent shown in the plans. Portions of this work will occur underwater. Concrete coring work will be performed in the 110-FT by 1200-FT main lock chamber, and the 110-FT by 600 FT auxiliary lock chamber, specifically at the monoliths adjacent to the Poiree dam sill. The work will involve both vertical and horizontal coring of concrete. In addition to concrete coring, concrete wiresawing work will be performed in the 110-FT by 600-FT auxiliary lock chamber only, at the location where the concrete coring was executed. The work will involve both vertical and horizontal sawing of concrete. 6 January 2026 - Amendment 0001 posted to 1) update Attachment 4 - Wage Determination OH20250001 9-26-2025 to OH20260001 1-2-2-026, 2) update Attachment 5 - Wage Determination WV20250073 6-6-2026 to WV20260073 1-2-2026, 3) reopen ProjNet for questions from 6 January 2026 to close of business on 9 January 2026, and 4) extend the solicitation from 11:00 AM ET, 13 January 2026 to 11:00 AM ET, 16 January 2026.   15 January 2026 - Amendment 0002 posted to 1) update Section 00 45 00 to Attachment 1 - Specifications based upon ProjNet questions, 2) update Plan Sheet S-510 of Attachment 2 - Plans, 3) add Reference Drawing S-1001-Z to Attachment 2 - Plans, and 4) extend the solicitation from 11:00 AM ET, 16 January 2026 to 11:00AM ET, 21 January 2026.     NOTE:  Due to a system error in PIEE, this Solicitation did not transfer from a pre-solicitation to a solicitation.  This issue has been resolved, and contractors can now submit their bids via PIEE. These updates prompted changes in SAM.gov that do not affect the solicitation and were necessary to synchronize SAM.gov to PIEE.

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Pittsburgh District, is carrying out a Project at Pike Island Locks and Dam, Ohio River, Belmont County, West Virginia. The work is located on both the Main Lock Chamber and the Auxiliary Lock Chamber, downstream of each of the downstream miter gates at the poiree dam location. The site of the work may be reached from state and local roads and streets, however, floating plant support may be required for some features of work. The general description of the work is to furnish all equipment, labor, layout of work, and supervision to prepare the site for future installation of downstream bulkhead recesses by others. This work includes coring holes in the concrete, wiresawing of concrete, on both the vertical and horizontal faces of the lock monoliths, to the extent shown in the plans. Portions of this work will occur underwater. Concrete coring work will be performed in the 110-FT by 1200-FT main lock chamber, and the 110-FT by 600 FT auxiliary lock chamber, specifically at the monoliths adjacent to the Poiree dam sill. The work will involve both vertical and horizontal coring of concrete. In addition to concrete coring, concrete wiresawing work will be performed in the 110-FT by 600-FT auxiliary lock chamber only, at the location where the concrete coring was executed. The work will involve both vertical and horizontal sawing of concrete. 6 January 2026 - Amendment 0001 posted to 1) update Attachment 4 - Wage Determination OH20250001 9-26-2025 to OH20260001 1-2-2-026, 2) update Attachment 5 - Wage Determination WV20250073 6-6-2026 to WV20260073 1-2-2026, 3) reopen ProjNet for questions from 6 January 2026 to close of business on 9 January 2026, and 4) extend the solicitation from 11:00 AM ET, 13 January 2026 to 11:00 AM ET, 16 January 2026.   15 January 2026 - Amendment 0002 posted to 1) update Section 00 45 00 to Attachment 1 - Specifications based upon ProjNet questions, 2) update Plan Sheet S-510 of Attachment 2 - Plans, 3) add Reference Drawing S-1001-Z to Attachment 2 - Plans, and 4) extend the solicitation from 11:00 AM ET, 16 January 2026 to 11:00AM ET, 21 January 2026.     NOTE:  Due to a system error in PIEE, this Solicitation did not transfer from a pre-solicitation to a solicitation.  This issue has been resolved, and contractors can now submit their bids via PIEE. These updates prompted changes in SAM.gov that do not affect the solicitation and were necessary to synchronize SAM.gov to PIEE.

21 January 2026 - Bid opening held, bid results posted.

Bulkhead Slot Coring and Wiresawing for Pike Island Locks and Dam

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