ILWW CRANE INSPECTIONS AND REPAIRS

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is a Wage Determination issued under the Service Contract Act, providing minimum wage rates and fringe benefits for various occupations in specific geographic areas. It serves as a reference for contractors to ensure compliance with labor laws when performing federal contracts.

• Geographic Area: Illinois Counties of Marshall, Peoria, Stark, Tazewell, and Woodford.
• Occupational Listings: Includes a comprehensive list of job titles, corresponding occupation codes, and minimum hourly wage rates.
• Fringe Benefits: Indicates that fringe benefits are required and follow the occupational listing (detailed on subsequent pages).
• Executive Orders: Notes applicability of Executive Order 13706 (Paid Sick Leave) and Executive Order 13658 (Minimum Wage), outlining specific requirements and rates for each.
• Conformance Process: Details the procedure for classifying and determining wages for occupations not listed in the determination.

This document is crucial for bidders to understand the minimum labor costs associated with performing federal contracts in the specified counties. It directly impacts the pricing of proposals and ensures compliance with federal labor regulations. Bidders must ensure their proposed wages and benefits meet or exceed those listed.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This solicitation is for "ILWW Crane Inspection and Repairs" for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Rock Island District. The services involve annual inspections and certifications for various crane models.

• Annual performed inspections with certification for specific crane models (e.g., Manitowoc, Grove, Broderson, Appleton).

• Services to be provided in accordance with the contract and Scope of Work (SOW).

• Time and Materials (T&M) for authorized repairs, parts, and services on cranes for maintenance and for lock and dam cranes.

• The solicitation is for a Firm Fixed Price contract with Time and Materials CLINs.

• The period of performance includes a base year and multiple option years.

• Base Year Period of Performance: August 2, 2026 - August 1, 2027.

• Option Year One Period of Performance: August 2, 2027 - August 1, 2028.

• Option Year Two Period of Performance: August 2, 2028 - August 1, 2029.

• Questions Due: June 8, 2026, by 2:00 PM Central Time, via email to Carrie Holub (carrie.l.holub@usace.army.mil).

• Quotes Due: June 22, 2026, by 2:00 PM Local Time.

• Submission Method: Quotes must be emailed to Carrie Holub. NO HARD COPY QUOTES WILL BE ACCEPTED.

• Evaluation: Quotes will be evaluated on a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) basis, considering one technical experience factor and a price factor.

• Technical Experience: Offerors must submit documentation of one (1) relevant past project completed within the last three (3) years, similar to this requirement. The project will be evaluated for RECENCY and RELEVANCY.

• Price: Award will be made to the lowest priced offer that is technically acceptable.

• This acquisition is UNRESTRICTED.

• NAICS Code: 811310 (Commercial and Industrial Machinery and Equipment (except Automotive and Electronic) Repair and Maintenance).

• Size Standard: Not specified, but implied by the NAICS code.

• Offerors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) database prior to contract award.

• Offerors must provide unit price and total price for each CLIN for the base year and all option years.

• The solicitation includes numerous FAR and DFARS clauses and provisions that must be reviewed by potential offerors.

Statement of Work (SOW) / Performance Work Statement (PWS)

This SOW outlines the requirements for a three-year contract to provide annual base cost of Inland River Fleet Crane inspections, including certification services. The contract also includes options for repairs and additional inspections based on contractor reports or USACE discoveries. The goal is to maintain mission readiness, response capabilities, and partnerships for inland river operations supporting commercial and recreational navigation.

• Annual Inspection and Certification: Services must be performed by an approved Manitowoc Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) service provider.

• Repairs and Additional Inspections: Option to perform repairs and provide parts or additional inspections as needed.

• Contract Type: Base annual inspection will be a Firm-Fixed Price (FFP) contract. Repair options will be a hybrid contract with FFP as primary and Time and Materials (T&M) as secondary.

• Deliverables: Annual crane inspections and certifications. Repairs and parts as needed.

• Cranes must be kept operating as intended with fast response times.

• Services must adhere to specific standards including ANSI B.30.5/B.30.22, OSHA 1926.1400, 1926.601, and Manufacturer Standards.

• Quotes must include Time, Cost, and Separation of Materials and Labor, and separation of machines unless otherwise specified.

• Period: Three-year contract.

• Locations: Cranes are located at Peoria Lock and Dam (Model EB40-50-30, Serial 13941-01) and La Grange Lock and Dam (Model EB40-50-30, Serial 13941-02). Inspections and repairs may occur at various locations on the Illinois River.

• OEM Service Provider: Services must be performed by an approved Manitowoc OEM service provider.

• Subcontracting: Prime contractor is authorized to subcontract with an OEM for items not covered by the approved service provider.

• Security: All contract personnel must comply with USACE security requirements, including background checks, potential security threat assessments, and adherence to Force Protection Condition (FPCON) measures. Personnel requiring physical access to federal installations must undergo vetting and may require escorted access. E-Verify program compliance is required for employment eligibility verification.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is a "Register of Wage Determinations Under the Service Contract Act" issued by the U.S. Department of Labor. It provides the minimum wage and fringe benefit rates required for various occupations when performing contract work in specific geographic areas. For this opportunity, the relevant area includes the Illinois Counties of Cook, Du Page, and McHenry.

• Occupational Listings: Details numerous job classifications (e.g., Administrative Support, Health Occupations, Information Technology) with corresponding occupational codes and minimum hourly wage rates.
• Fringe Benefits: Indicates that fringe benefits are required and follow the occupational listing. Specific health and welfare benefits and rates are detailed at the end of the document, including provisions for Executive Order 13706 (Paid Sick Leave) and Executive Order 13658 (Minimum Wage).
• Footnotes and Notes: Provides important clarifications, such as the inapplicability of the determination to bona fide executive, administrative, or professional employees (including many computer professionals), and details regarding night pay, Sunday pay, hazardous pay differentials, and uniform allowances.
• Conformance Process: Outlines the procedure for establishing wage rates for occupations not listed in the determination.

This document is crucial for bidders to understand the minimum labor costs associated with performing the contract. Bidders must ensure their proposed wages and benefits meet or exceed these Service Contract Act requirements for all covered employees working in the specified counties. Failure to comply can result in violations and penalties. The listed rates will directly impact the cost proposal and overall bid competitiveness.