**Update 6/12/24: Updated potential issuance/closing dates for solicitation. On or about 26 June 2024, the Government intends to issue the Step-One Invitation for Bid (IFB) "Gavins Point Spillway Bridge Structural Repairs and Paint, Gavins Point, SD". The Step-One IFB will close on or about 29 July 2024. This is a Small Business Set-Aside. TWO-STEP PROCUREMENT: This solicitation and resulting contract are using a Two-Step Sealed Bidding procurement method as described in FAR Part 14.5. The two-step procedure is a combination of competitive procedures designed to obtain the benefits of sealed bidding while ensuring only technically acceptable firms participate in the priced sealed bid. The process allows for the Step One technical proposal submission and evaluation to be performed concurrent with the development of the final 100% technical specifications and construction drawings. Step One ensures that only technically acceptable firms participate in the Step Two sealed bid process. The submission requirements of Step One, Request for Technical Proposal, shall not include any prices or pricing information. Bid bonds / guarantees are not required to be submitted with the Step One technical proposal. Under this bidding process, Step One consists of the request for submission, evaluation and (if necessary) discussion of a technical proposal. Only one (1) technical proposal may be submitted by each offeror. The proposals will be evaluated for technical acceptability. Again, the technical proposal must not include prices or pricing information. A notice of "acceptable" or "unacceptable" will be forwarded to each Step One offeror upon completion of the technical proposal evaluation and final determination. The names of the offerors that submitted acceptable technical proposals will be listed on the Government's https://sam.gov/ website for the benefit of prospective subcontractors. In Step Two, an amendment to the solicitation will be issued along with the final 100% technical specifications and construction drawings to only those offerors whose technical proposals are determined to be acceptable in Step One. The normal sealed bidding process in FAR Part 14 will be followed in Step Two. Only bids based upon technical proposals determined to be acceptable, either initially or as a result of discussions for Step One, will be considered for award. Each bid in Step Two must be based on the bidder's own technical proposal that was submitted, evaluated and determined to be acceptable in Step One. Bidders must comply with the 100% technical specifications and construction drawings and the bidder's acceptable technical proposal. Bid bonds will be required to be submitted with the Step Two bid submission. Payment and Performance Bonds will be required for the full amount (100%) at the time of contract award before the Notice to Proceed (NTP) can be issued. Site Visit (only include if applicable): A Site Visit will be scheduled and additional information regarding the site visit will be provided in the solicitation via FAR Clause 52.236-27. The site visit is tentatively scheduled for the week of 17 July 2024. Project Description: The requirement for this project is the comprehensive restoration and protection of structural and surface elements of a hydraulic structure, aimed at ensuring its long-term integrity, functionality, and safety. This encompasses a series of specific tasks designed to address existing deficiencies and prevent future deterioration. These tasks include (but may not be limited to): 1. Repair of about 28 corroded or distorted stringer connections; 2. Repair of cracks in Pier 2 concrete; 3. Replacement of broken alignment bolts at the expansion joint in the beam supporting the monorail; and 4. Removal of an existing failed paint system along with underlying corrosion; The Contractor will be required to commence work upon receipt of contract award and complete the work 547 days after receipt of Notice to Proceed, this is subject to change after IFB issuance. Estimated Construction Costs: The estimated construction cost of this project is between $1,000,000 and $5,000,000. NAICS Code: The Primary North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code anticipated for solicitation is 237990, Heavy and Other Civil Engineering Construction, with a size standard for Small Business of $45M. Obtaining Solicitation Documents: Solicitation documents will be posted to the web via System for Award Management (www.SAM.gov). 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Contracting Office Address: USACE Omaha District, 1616 Capital Ave, Omaha, NE 68102-4901 Point Of Contact: All questions shall be submitted on ProjNet. ProjNet access, and additional guidance, will be given at time of IFB issuance. Place of Performance: Gavins Point Project, Yankton, South Dakota Note: Offerors please be advised that an online registration requirement in System for Award Management (SAM) database http://www.sam.gov/ exists and directed solicitation provisions concerning electronic annual Representations and Certifications on SAM. Representations and certifications are required to be up-dated annually as a minimum to keep information current, accurate and complete. The electronic annual representations and certifications are effective for one year from date of submission or update to SAM. *The value for this project is based on a financial range. The value is listed as the highest possible cost from the range provided by a stakeholder or official project document.