Philpott Anchors and Instrumentation Construction

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers seeks a firm‑fixed‑price sealed‑bid contractor to design, install, and test anchoring and instrumentation systems at Philpott Dam, Virginia. The scope includes installing spillway anchors, load‑cell and electromagnetic sensors, inclinometers, vibrating‑wire and pneumatic piezometers, crack‑meter devices, electrical panelboards, remote monitoring units, and associated civil works such as drilling, grouting, and demolition. The contract’s performance period is 640 calendar days from notice‑to‑proceed, with a budget magnitude between $5 million and $10 million. Key requirements include compliance with USACE safety and environmental regulations, electronic submission of proposals, and a pre‑proposal conference on 10 Aug 2026. • Install new spillway anchors and associated load‑cell/electromagnetic sensors. • Install and calibrate geotechnical instrumentation (piezometers, inclinometers, crack‑meters). • Provide electrical distribution, RMU cabinets, and telecommunications for remote monitoring. • Perform extensive civil and structural work, including drilling, grouting, demolition, and site‑specific erosion‑control measures. • Meet strict documentation, submittal, and reporting requirements, including a 30‑day post‑award location submittal and a 60‑day access‑path submittal.