Pike Island Locks and Dam Bulkhead Slot Coring and Wiresawing
ID: W911WN26BA003Type: Solicitation
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE ARMYW072 ENDIST PITTSBURGHPITTSBURGH, PA, 15222-4198, USA

NAICS

All Other Specialty Trade Contractors (238990)

PSC

REPAIR OR ALTERATION OF DAMS (Z2KA)

Set Aside

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

Original Source

https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/827e488087434cf4a56571a696df0e9e/view
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    Description

    The Department of Defense, through the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), is soliciting bids for a project involving Bulkhead Slot Coring and Wiresawing at Pike Island Locks and Dam, located in Wheeling, West Virginia. The project requires contractors to furnish all necessary equipment, labor, and supervision to prepare the site for future installation of downstream bulkhead recesses, which includes coring and wiresawing concrete in both the main and auxiliary lock chambers. This work is critical for the maintenance and repair of the dam infrastructure, ensuring its operational integrity and safety. Interested small businesses must submit their bids electronically by 11:00 AM ET on January 13, 2026, and all inquiries should be directed through ProjNet by December 24, 2025. For further information, potential bidders can contact Aaron Barr at aaron.m.barr@usace.army.mil or Connie L. Ferguson at Connie.L.Ferguson@usace.army.mil.

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    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.
    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.
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