Cherry Creek Dam (CO) Rehab Gate Stems
Overview
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Set Aside
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Qualification Details
Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Omaha District, is soliciting proposals for the rehabilitation of Service Gate Stems No. 2 and No. 5 at the Cherry Creek Dam in Aurora, Colorado. This is a 100% Small Business Set-Aside opportunity. The primary goal is to ensure the continued safe and reliable operation of the intake service gates. Proposals are due by April 10, 2026, at 2 PM CDT.
Scope of Work
This contract encompasses the comprehensive rehabilitation of Service Gate Stems No. 2 (Base Bid) and No. 5 (Bid Option). The work involves:
- Refurbishing cylinder rods (gate stems) through cleaning, polishing, measuring, and off-site re-chroming.
- Honing the inner wall of the cylinder to remove scoring.
- Cleaning and inspecting piston rings.
- Replacing oil packing, glands, studs, nuts, and gaskets in the hydraulic cylinder and gate hanger assembly.
- Machining a groove in the water packing seat and installing a new scraper style wiper.
- Replacing cap screws on the gate lower stem nut access cover.
The detailed scope is outlined in the Performance Work Statement (PWS) and Attachment A (Annotated As-Built). The work may require multiple mobilizations and demobilizations, with a focus on contractor compliance with safety and environmental regulations, including lead-based paint exposure.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price.
- NAICS Code: 811310, Commercial and Industrial Machinery and Equipment (except Automotive and Electronic) Repair and Maintenance, with a size standard of $12.5 Million. This NAICS code has been confirmed as set and will not change.
- Period of Performance: 180 calendar days after award. A one-time extension of 180 days will be added if optional items (Gate Stem No. 5) are exercised.
- Place of Performance: Cherry Creek Dam, Aurora, Colorado.
- Government Furnished Items: Includes a 7.5-Ton Tower Crane, tool transport box, spanner wrench, 10-ton auxiliary rigging beam and scale, and operation/supervision of gate raising/lowering.
Submission & Evaluation
- Offer Due Date: April 10, 2026, at 2 PM CDT.
- Submission Method: Offers must be submitted electronically as a single PDF document to Tony Manna at tony.j.manna@usace.army.mil.
- Questions Due: Must be submitted in writing to Tony Manna no later than seven (7) calendar days prior to the quote due date.
- Evaluation Factors: Proposals will be evaluated based on Price, Past Performance, and Experience. Past Performance and Experience are significantly more important than price, which will be used to break ties.
- Past Performance: Requires a minimum of two references for projects completed within the last seven years, specifically related to hydraulic hoist cylinder repair/rehab.
- Experience: Requires a maximum of four examples of projects illustrating similar function, scope, complexity, and size.
Important Dates & Actions
- Optional Site Visit: Scheduled for Monday, March 30, 2026, from 9 AM to 11 AM MST at the Cherry Creek Dam Tower. Reservations are highly recommended and required by March 27, 2026, by contacting Michael Savage (michael.w.savage@usace.army.mil). Attendees must bring required PPE (hardhat, hard toe boots, safety glasses, reflective safety vest, gloves).
- Attachments: Key documents include the Performance Work Statement, CLIN Bid Sheet (Attachment B), and Annotated As-Built drawings (Attachment A).
- Contact: All questions should be directed to Contract Specialist Tony Manna (tony.j.manna@usace.army.mil).