Z--cableway crane refurbishment

What the solicitation documents require

We read the solicitation documents for this bid (11 documents, 129 pages). Each item shows the file and page it came from. Check the original documents and any addenda before you bid.

Due date and time

• Proposals are due 12/18/2026 at 2:00 PM PT, as changed by the latest amendment from 08/12/2026. (Attachment 1, p. 2)

How to submit

• Sealed offers, original plus 1 copy, go to the place in Item 8 (Bureau of Reclamation, 500 Fir Street, Boulder City NV 89005). (Attachment 3, p. 7)
• Sealed envelopes must show the offeror's name and address, the solicitation number, and the date and time offers are due. (Attachment 3, p. 7)

Pre-bid meeting or site visit

• A site visit was held July 1, 2026 at 8:00 a.m. A second site visit will be scheduled later and announced by amendment. (Attachment 1, p. 2)

Questions deadline

• Questions are due 07/30/2026 at 2:00 PM PT, as changed by amendment. (Attachment 12, p. 2)

Bonds

• The form asks if performance and payment bonds are required, to be furnished within 10 calendar days after award if YES. (Attachment 3, p. 7)

Insurance

• Workers' compensation and employer's liability insurance of not less than $100,000. (Attachment 3, p. 36)
• General liability insurance of not less than $500,000 per occurrence. (Attachment 3, p. 36)
• Automobile liability of not less than $200,000 each person, $500,000 each occurrence and $20,000 property damage. (Attachment 3, p. 36)

Licenses and certifications

• Offeror must have a UEI number, be active in SAM, and have completed online Representations and Certifications to be awarded. (Attachment 3, p. 4)
• All rope access workers must be certified to SPRAT/IRATA level 1 at minimum. (Attachment 11, p. 9)
• At least one SPRAT/IRATA level 3 certified person must be on site during rope access work at height. (Attachment 11, p. 9)

Set-aside and participation goals

• Solicitation is full and open/unrestricted, with no set-aside. (Attachment 3, p. 7)
• Offeror must state subcontracting goals as percentages and dollars for SB, HUBZone, SDB, WOSB, VOSB, SDVOSB and ISBEE concerns. (Attachment 2, p. 2)

Contract term

• Begin performance within 10 calendar days and complete within 850 calendar days after award. (Attachment 3, p. 7)
• Period of performance is 09/30/2026 to 12/29/2028. (Attachment 3, p. 9)

Forms to return

• Amendments must be acknowledged as stated in Block 11. (Attachment 1, p. 2)

Scope highlights

• Refurbish the 150-ton cableway crane at Hoover Dam under a firm-fixed-price contract. (Attachment 3, p. 3)
• Contractor furnishes personnel, materials, equipment, services and facilities to meet the Specifications and Drawings. (Attachment 3, p. 13)
• Anchoring to the NV tower requires an analysis by a licensed professional engineer to verify the tower can withstand the loads. (Attachment 11, p. 9)
• After the load test, the crane must undergo an annual inspection and be certified to its rated capacity. (Attachment 11, p. 18)

Documents we read

• Attachment 1 2 pages
• Attachment 2 9 pages
• Attachment 3 74 pages
• Attachment 4 8 pages
• Attachment 5 4 pages
• Attachment 6 2 pages
• Attachment 7 1 page
• Attachment 8 1 page
• Attachment 9 6 pages
• Attachment 11 20 pages
• Attachment 12 2 pages