The Philpott Dam Anchors and Instrumentation project involves installing spillway anchors, automated anchor load sensors, and inclinometers in specific monoliths (9 and 13) at the Philpott Lake Dam in Henry and Franklin Counties, Virginia. The contract also includes automating crack gauges and piezometers. The dam will remain operational throughout the work, requiring careful coordination with the Contracting Officer for access, storage, and procedures. Contractors must obtain digging permits, notify the Contracting Officer 48 hours before excavation, and precisely locate underground utilities using GPR or similar equipment. Salvaged government property must be itemized and stored securely. Contractors must also understand Philpott Lake's operational information, including water levels and potential equipment removal during high water events, utilizing provided links and attachments for detailed data on lake levels and hydrographs.

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Wilmington District, issued a Sources Sought Notice for the Philpott Anchors and Instrumentation Construction project. This is a Request for Information, not a solicitation, to identify contractors capable of installing 12 new vertical post-tensioned spillway anchors, 4 automated inclinometers, automating 17 piezometers, and 22 crack gauges at the Philpott Dam in Virginia. The dam, a mass concrete gravity structure built in 1952, has experienced Alkali Silica Reactions (ASR) causing concrete cracking. The project, estimated between $5 million and $10 million, requires specialized personnel, including a QC Manager, licensed Geologist/Geotechnical Engineer, and various engineering specialists. Firms with NAICS code 237990 (Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction) must submit their capabilities, bonding capacity, and relevant experience by July 31, 2025.

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Wilmington District, issued a Sources Sought Notice for the Philpott Anchors and Instrumentation Construction project, seeking to assess market capabilities for various construction tasks. The project involves replacing existing spillway anchors, installing automated inclinometers, piezometers, and crack gauges, with a focus on managing alkali-silica reactions (ASR) causing concrete cracking in the Philpott Dam, established in 1952. A comprehensive Quality Control (QC) program, managed by a qualified QC Manager, is mandated, alongside significant experience for project personnel, particularly in drilling and anchor installation. Interested firms must demonstrate their relevant experience and bonding capabilities while providing detailed information about their business classifications. The estimated project cost ranges between $5 million and $10 million, and responses are intended for market research purposes rather than contract solicitation. Submissions must adhere to strict guidelines and will inform future acquisition strategies. This notice reflects the government's commitment to enhancing dam safety and operational integrity through upgraded monitoring systems and structural repairs.