The Bureau of Reclamation is seeking a firm fixed-price contract to refurbish the 150-ton cableway crane at the Hoover Dam, with work performed on the Nevada tower and across the canyon between Arizona and Nevada. The project involves replacing track cables, button line cables, and sheaves, refurbishing the carriage, installing a slack carrier, lubricating components, retensioning cables, and load testing and certifying the crane. The estimated construction magnitude is between $5,000,000 and $10,000,000. The solicitation documents are expected to be posted to SAM.gov around May 2026. This is a full and open competition, with evaluation based on relevant experience, technical capability, past performance, small business participation, and price.

This is a Sources Sought Notice to identify potential contractors for the refurbishment of a 150-ton cableway crane at Hoover Dam, spanning the Nevada and Arizona sides. The period of performance is 850 days after award, with onsite work scheduled to begin in May 2028. The principal work involves replacing multiple wire ropes, refurbishing the carriage and slack carriers, replacing sheaves and hydraulic components, and performing load testing and certification. The government seeks capability statements from interested vendors to determine the appropriate acquisition strategy, including potential set-asides. Responses are for planning purposes only, as no formal solicitation exists at this time.