Olmsted Lock & Dam Bulkhead Painting

The purpose of the Olmsted Maintenance Bulkhead Painting is to remove the existing damaged paint system by abrasive blasting and apply a new paint system to provide protection from corrosion for the bulkheads for many years. The four bulkheads to be painted under this contract were fabricated in 2002 specifically for use at Olmsted Locks and Dam. They were used extensively during construction of the project. A 2013 inspection report noted that the paint system was failing in many areas. The recommendation in the inspection report is that the entirety of all four bulkheads be blasted to white metal and be repainted at the end of construction. Painting of 4 truss style maintenance bulkheads that fit a 1 - 10' width lock and dam bulkhead slots. There are 2 - 38' high bulkheads, 1 - 18' high, and 1 -11' high. All bulkheads have a 14' truss depth. These bulkheads will be sandblasted and painted with a new vinyl paint system to USACE paint standards. Bulkheads will not be moved from their resting location at the storage pier at Smithland. Other structures around the bulkheads will have to be protected from overspray. No marine access will be provided to the contractor. All work will be accessed from land.

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Finishes, Painting.