Garrison Dam Man Lift Rental
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
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PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
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 Garrison Dam Man Lift Rental to support Hydraulic Steel Structure (HSS) inspections of the spillway Tainter gates at Riverdale, ND. This is a Total Small Business Set-Aside. Proposals are due June 3, 2026, at 2:00 PM CT.
Scope of Work
The requirement is for the rental of a man lift capable of providing access for two Corps of Engineers inspectors and one operator. Key specifications include:
- Minimum horizontal reach of eighty (80) feet, with the ability to reach approximately 65 feet horizontally to inspect spillway gates.
- The man lift must be self-leveling, in good working condition, and certified in accordance with ANSI A92.2.
- The contractor must provide a plan for lowering and raising the man lift from the spillway wall to the spillway slab.
- Operation, inspection, testing, and maintenance must adhere to the manufacturer's manual and ANSI A92.2.
- Provision of personal safety devices (hardhats, steel-toed boots, safety goggles, hearing protection), miscellaneous supplies (flashlights), and a first aid kit.
- In case of mechanical failure, the man lift must be repaired or replaced within 24 hours.
- Pricing must be comprehensive, including all miscellaneous expenses, parts, fuel, and lubricants.
Contract & Timeline
- Opportunity Type: Solicitation
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business (NAICS 532412, $40M size standard)
- Period of Performance: Date of Contract Award through August 30, 2026, with work expected in June or July 2026.
- Proposal Due Date: June 3, 2026, 2:00 PM CT
- Site Visit: A site visit was scheduled for May 15, 2026, at 10:00 AM local time. Additional information is provided in the solicitation.
- Questions Due: Seven (7) calendar days prior to the proposal due date.
Evaluation Factors
Award will be based on a comprehensive evaluation of:
- Technical: Offerors must name the proposed crane company and submit technical information (capacity and reach) for the man lift.
- Past Performance: Offerors must submit at least three project examples from the past two years demonstrating experience with similar man lifts, including verifiable reference contact information or reference letters. The Contracting Officer may also consider their own knowledge and CPARS information.
- Price: Offerors must complete Attachment 2 - Pricing Schedule in its entirety.
Submission Requirements
Proposals must be submitted electronically to Brianna Wohlers (Brianna.N.Wohlers@usace.army.mil) as a single PDF document not exceeding 25 pages. Offerors must acknowledge Amendment 0001 with their quote submission. The updated Statement of Work (SOW) and revised Attachment 2 - Pricing Schedule, incorporated by Amendment 0001, must be used.