Z--Cableway Crane Refurbishment
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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 Bureau of Reclamation, Interior Region 8: Lower Colorado Basin (LCB) is issuing a Presolicitation for a firm fixed-price contract to refurbish the 150-ton cableway crane at Hoover Dam. This critical project involves extensive replacement and refurbishment of crane components to ensure operational reliability. The solicitation is anticipated to be issued by June 2, 2026, with proposals considered from all responsible sources.
Scope of Work
The refurbishment project includes, but is not limited to, the following principal components:
- Replacing six 3-½" track cables.
- Replacing two 1-1/8" button line cables and button line tensioners.
- Refurbishing the existing carriage.
- Installing the already fabricated slack carrier.
- Replacing sheaves.
- Lubricating all wire ropes and hoist house mechanical components, including tower sheaves.
- Retensioning the track cables.
- Replacing the hydraulic hand pump and lines on the Nevada side tensioning system.
- Load testing the cableway crane.
- Performing an annual inspection and certifying the crane. The work involves significant vertical distances, with the crane located approximately 600 feet above ground to the middle of the track cables.
Contract & Timeline
- Opportunity Type: Presolicitation (Request for Proposal anticipated)
- Contract Type: Firm Fixed-Price
- Estimated Magnitude: Between $5,000,000 and $10,000,000
- NAICS Code: 237990 Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction (Small Business Size Standard: $45 million)
- Set-Aside: Full and Open Competition / Unrestricted (subcontracting plan required for other than small businesses)
- Procurement Method: FAR Part 15, Contracting by Negotiation; FAR Part 36, Construction and Architect-Engineer Contracts.
- Evaluation Factors: Proposals will be evaluated based on Factor 1: Relevant Experience, Factor 2: Technical Capability, Factor 3: Past Performance, Factor 4: Small Business Participation, and Factor 5: Price. Award will be made to the offeror(s) providing the best value.
- Anticipated Solicitation Release: June 2, 2026 (Documents will be posted to SAM.gov).
- Period of Performance (from Sources Sought): 850 days after award, with Year 1 for material procurement and Year 2 for installation, starting May 2028.
Additional Notes
This acquisition is subject to the World Trade Organization Government Procurement Agreement and Free Trade Agreements. Contractors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) at https://www.sam.gov to participate. All inquiries must be submitted in writing to the Contract Specialist.
Contact:
- Name: Watanga, Maxwell
- Email: mwatanga@usbr.gov
- Phone: 7022938045