Stoplog Painting and Refurbishment

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is a pricing sheet (Attachment B) intended for bidders to provide cost information for the services outlined in the associated Performance Work Statement (PWS).

• Item No.: Sequential numbering for each line item.
• Schedule of Supplies/Services: Description of the task or service.
• Quantity: The number of units for the service.
• Unit: The unit of measure (e.g., JOB).
• Unit Price: The cost per unit.
• Total: The total cost for the line item (Quantity x Unit Price).

Bidders are expected to fill in the 'Unit Price' and 'Total' columns for each item. A field for 'Unique Entity Identifier (UEI)' is also provided for bidder identification.

This pricing sheet is critical for bidders to calculate and submit their proposed costs for the opportunity. It directly impacts the financial aspect of the proposal and will likely be a key component of the evaluation process.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial services, issued as a Request for Quote (RFQ) under FAR Part 12. The Great Lakes St. Lawrence Seaway Development Corporation (GLS) is seeking a contractor to perform painting and mechanical refurbishment of eight (8) steel stoplogs at Snell Lock in Massena, NY. This is a Total Small Business Set Aside.

• Painting and mechanical refurbishment of eight (8) steel stoplogs.

• Work to be performed at Snell Lock, Massena, NY.

• Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price.

• Period of Performance: Within 10 calendar days of notice to proceed, and completed within 120 calendar days.

• Estimated Value: Not explicitly stated, but the NAICS Code is 238320 (Painting and Wall Covering Contractors) with a small business size standard of $19.0M.

• Quotes are due by May 22, 2026, 2:00 PM EST.

• Quotes must be submitted electronically.

• Evaluation Approach: Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA).

• Technical Acceptability: Must meet all requirements outlined in the RFQ and PWS.

• Past Performance: Will be evaluated based on performance within the last five years.

• Required Documents: Cover letter, signed amendment acknowledgments, SAM.gov registration statement, Technical Response, Past Performance Response, and Attachment B - Pricing Sheet.

• Total Small Business Set Aside.

• Quoters must be registered in SAM.gov at the time of closing and award.

• Quoters must reflect Small Business status for NAICS Code 238320 in their SAM.gov profile.

• Site Visit Date: May 06, 2026, 10:00 AM EST at Eisenhower Lock Overlook (North).

• Questions Due Date: May 08, 2026, 2:00 PM EST, via email to chora.snyder@dot.gov.

• Attachment A: Performance Work Statement (PWS)

• Attachment B: Pricing Sheet

• Attachment C: SCA Wage Determination

• Attachment D: Reference Drawings

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

To perform painting and mechanical refurbishment of eight (8) steel stoplogs at Snell Lock in Massena, NY. The stoplogs are used to create a dam for dewatering the lock for winter work or emergencies.

• Refurbishment of eight stoplogs (two Type A, three Type B, three Type C).

• Tasks include blasting, painting, minor structural steel weld repairs, removal and replacement of all stoplog rollers, rubber seals, and hardware.

• Existing coatings are assumed to contain lead-based paint (LBP); contractor will be designated authorized agent for waste generation.

• New coating system: Vinyl type Zinc Rich Coating for Impacted Steel Structures, applied to SSPC-SP 5 White Metal Blast standard.

• Stoplogs are located in a pit at the west end of Snell Lock on the south side. GLS will remove stoplogs from the pit for contractor work.

• Work must comply with approved Project and Waste Management plans, EPA, and NYSDEC requirements.

• Daily QC documentation required.

• Environmental monitoring for compliance with Federal, State, and local regulations.

• Place of Performance: Snell Lock (South Side), 400 Fregoe Road, Massena, NY 13662.

• Period of Performance: Begin within 10 calendar days and complete within 120 calendar days after notice to proceed.

• Contractor must be AMPP QP1 and QP2 certified.

• Independent, third-party Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH) or EPA-certified Lead Project Designer/Supervisor required.

• AMPP C-3 qualified Lead Removal Supervisor required on-site during lead handling.

• AMPP CIP Level 2 certified paint inspector required on-site.

• Coating applicator must have documented experience applying USACE vinyl coating systems.

• Detailed Project Schedule, Project Work Plan, Submittal Log, Staging and Storage Facility Plan, Hazardous Materials Storage Plan, Stoplog Handling and Rigging Plan, Painting Procedures and QC Plan, and Waste Management Plan required.

• Contractor responsible for providing utilities (water, power, compressed air, etc.).

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is a Wage Determination issued by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment Standards Administration, Wage and Hour Division, under the Service Contract Act. It establishes the minimum wage rates and fringe benefits required for various occupations performing work on federal contracts in specific geographic areas.

• Area: New York Counties of Clinton, Essex, Franklin, Lewis, St Lawrence.
• Occupational Listing: Provides a comprehensive list of job titles (e.g., Accounting Clerk, Administrative Assistant, Automotive Mechanic, Electrician, Nurse, Computer Operator, Firefighter) along with their corresponding minimum hourly wage rates.
• Fringe Benefits: Indicates that fringe benefits are required and follow the occupational listing. Specific details on Health & Welfare benefits are provided, including rates for regular hours and those covered by Executive Order 13706.
• Executive Orders: Notes the applicability of Executive Order 13706 (Paid Sick Leave) and Executive Order 13658 (Minimum Wage) to contracts awarded under this determination, outlining specific requirements and minimum hourly rates for 2025.
• Vacation and Holidays: Details paid vacation accrual based on years of service and lists the minimum of twelve paid holidays per year.
• Footnotes: Includes numbered footnotes that provide additional context or specific conditions for certain occupations (e.g., Computer Employees, Air Traffic Controllers, Hazardous Pay Differential, Uniform Allowance).
• Conformance Process: Outlines the procedure for classifying and determining wage rates for occupations not explicitly listed in the determination.

This document is critical for bidders to understand the minimum labor costs associated with performing services under a federal contract in the specified region. It directly impacts proposal pricing by defining the required wages and benefits for various job roles. Bidders must ensure their proposed wages and benefits meet or exceed these minimums to comply with the Service Contract Act.