Bid guide
How to bid on winter shotcrete repairs for the Great Lakes Seaway Corporation
What the agency is buying
The Great Lakes St. Lawrence Seaway Development Corporation is seeking a contractor for winter shotcrete repairs at Eisenhower Lock in Massena, New York, for the 2026–2027 winter period.
This is a 100% total small-business set-aside under NAICS 238110, Poured Concrete Foundation and Structure Contractors, with a stated size standard of $19 million.
Key dates and the quote deadline
The site visit is scheduled for October 21, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. EST. Questions are due by October 23 at 2:00 p.m. EST. Quotes are due November 4, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. ET.
Quotes must be emailed by the deadline. The solicitation lists [email protected] for both questions and quotes, and specifies email only for quote submission.
Who this opportunity suits
This opportunity is aimed at small businesses that perform poured concrete foundation and structure work, particularly firms with relevant shotcrete repair experience.
Quoters must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM.gov).
How to access the bid and respond
Use “View original source” on the opportunity page to open the solicitation. If the first click takes you to the portal homepage, click it again to go to the bid. A free account may be needed to view documents, though many bids do not require one.
Review the RFQ and its Site Visit Instructions on page 27. Send questions to [email protected] by October 23, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. EST, and email the quote to that address by November 4 at 2:00 p.m. ET.
Prepare a clear, complete quote
Read the RFQ and all referenced instructions carefully, then use a checklist to confirm that your quote addresses each requested item. Keep a record of any questions you send and the answers you receive.
Plan your submission early enough to review the final files and send them before the deadline. Confirm that your business is SAM.gov-registered and that your email submission has been sent to the specified address.
See the live bid — deadline, agency details, and how to respond
Dates and requirements can change via addenda; always verify on the bid page and at the original source before responding.
View this bid on BiddingSimpleThis guide was prepared by BiddingSimple from the solicitation’s public posting. It is not official guidance from Great LAKES ST Lawrence Seaway Development Corporation; the original posting controls.