Marine Scrap Metal Removal by Hopper Barge – U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Pittsburgh District

Marine Scrap Metal Removal by Hopper Barge – U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Pittsburgh District

This lot consists of an estimated 300+ Long Tons of Government-owned scrap metals located at the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers waterfront facility, 3500 Grand Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15225.

The property consists primarily of:

• Plate and Structural Steel (P&S)


• No. 1 Heavy Melting Steel (HMS #1)


• Fabricated steel components and structural assemblies


• Aluminum


• Mixed ferrous and non-ferrous scrap metals


• Scrap containing incidental foreign attachments such as wood, rubber, fasteners, hardware, and other non-metallic materials

This is a one-time lump-sum sale. Removal of the property is planned to be performed by hopper barge.

The Government will load the purchased property directly onto the purchaser’s hopper barge(s) using Government personnel and Government-owned equipment. The purchaser is responsible for providing all barge(s), tug services, marine transportation, labor, equipment, and logistics necessary to complete removal.

The approximate heaviest individual piece is estimated to weigh up to 35 tons, and the approximate longest individual piece is estimated to be 62 feet. These dimensions are estimates provided for planning purposes only and are not warranted.

Important Dates

IFB Issuance: July 10, 2026

Deadline for Questions: August 7, 2026

Bid Submission Deadline: August 10, 2026, 5:00 PM Central Time

Public Bid Opening (Google Meet): August 12, 2026 (Time TBD)

Anticipated Pre-Award Notice: August 14, 2026

Mandatory Site Inspection

A mandatory site inspection is required prior to bidding. Failure to attend the mandatory site inspection will render a bidder ineligible for award.

Bidders are responsible for scheduling their inspection directly with:

Jason Shackleford

General Supply Specialist (FLO)

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers – Pittsburgh District

3500 Grand Avenue

Pittsburgh, PA 15225

Office: (412) 395-7615

Inspection and removal are available Monday through Friday by confirmed appointment only. The facility is closed on Federal holidays.

Bid Submission

This sale is conducted by sealed bid. Bidders shall submit Appendix A and Standard Form 114 by the bid deadline identified above.

Appendix B shall not be submitted with the bid and will be requested only from the apparent successful bidder, if required.

CONDITION OF THE PROPERTY IS NOT WARRANTED. PHOTOGRAPHS, ESTIMATES, DESCRIPTIONS, DIMENSIONS, WEIGHTS, AND OTHER REPRESENTATIONS ARE PROVIDED FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY AND ARE NOT WARRANTED.

Prospective bidders should review the complete Invitation for Bids, all appendices, photographs, maps, and supporting documents before scheduling a site inspection or submitting a bid.

GSA Auctions Link:

https://gsaauctions.gov/auctions/preview/369285