Notice of Intent USACE MVK Crawler Crane (9502 Crane Barge Replacement)

This technical specification outlines the procurement requirements by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Mississippi Valley Vicksburg District (MVK), for a new commercial crawler crane to operate on the 9502 Crane Barge. The crane will support river navigation maintenance, including heavy lifting, grapple rip-rap operations, clamshell dredging, pile driving, and personnel handling. Key operational requirements include a 140-to-145-foot main boom, a detachable auxiliary boom tip extension, and a single counterweight configuration capable of performing all lifting modes under a 3-degree barge list/trim without re-spooling wire ropes. The crane must be powered by an EPA-compliant diesel engine with an auxiliary generator for HVAC and lighting. Safety features include a load-moment indicator (LMI) with data-logging, an anti-two-block system, a GPS-HYPACK system, and a fire suppression system. The procurement is structured with two periods of performance: 365 days post-award for manufacturing and facility testing, followed by 30 days for delivery and assembly at Bayou Boeuf Lock in Morgan City, Louisiana. The contractor must provide a technical representative to supervise assembly, conduct comprehensive load and operational testing on-site, and deliver 24 hours of operator training. Proposals will be evaluated based on price and technical features, which must include comprehensive equipment cut-sheets, load charts, and details for a local service provider within 600 miles of the delivery site.