Upgrading heavy hydroelectric infrastructure and ensuring flood risk management capabilities along the Columbia River, Sievert Electric Service and Sales Co. has been awarded a $14,620,737 firm-fixed-price contract. The civil works modernization project funds the extensive rehabilitation of the Bonneville Lock and Dam spillway gantry crane, reaching a total cumulative face value of $21,627,257.
Contract Details: At A Glance
| Contractor: | Sievert Electric Service and Sales Co. |
| Award Date: | August 3, 2026 |
| Contract Value: | $14,620,737 ($21,627,257 Cumulative Face Value) |
| Project: | Bonneville Spillway Gantry Crane Rehabilitation |
| Location: | Cascade Locks, Oregon |
| Contract Number: | W9127N-26-C-A029 |
| Awarding District: | U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Portland District |
District Context & Mission Impact
This high-priority hydroelectric infrastructure modernization is administered by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Portland District. The Portland District operates multi-purpose dam projects throughout the Columbia River Basin, balancing hydroelectric power generation, flood risk management, navigation, and fish passage. The Bonneville Lock and Dam spillway gantry crane is a critical mechanical asset used to raise, lower, and maintain heavy spillway gates and stoplogs during river regulation operations. Aging mechanical drive systems, electrical controls, and structural components present operational risks during high-flow events. Modernizing this heavy-lift crane ensures operational reliability for spillway gate operations, supporting flood safety, fish spill management, and regional hydropower generation funded in partnership with the Bonneville Power Administration.
Contractor Spotlight & Industry Context
Based in Forest Park, Illinois, Sievert Electric Service and Sales Co. is a specialized engineering and electrical contractor with deep expertise in heavy industrial machinery, crane overhauls, motor drives, and complex electrical systems integration. Bids were solicited via the internet with two proposals received. Modernizing large-capacity spillway gantry cranes requires specialized mechanical overhauls, custom gear manufacturing, drive control replacements, and strict compliance with federal safety criteria for critical lifting equipment. Public-private engineering partnerships like this highlight the essential role commercial industrial contractors play in extending the operational lifespan of vital national water resources infrastructure.
