Barrow Alaska Coastal Erosion Reduction at Utqiagvik, Alaska
THIS IS A SOURCES SOUGHT ANNOUNCEMENT OPEN TO ALL QUALIFIED PRIME CONTRACTOR FIRMS (LARGE AND SMALL BUSINESSES UNDER NAICS 237990) FOR PLANNING PURPOSES ONLY. THIS IS NOT A SOLICITATION FOR PROPOSALS AND NO CONTRACT WILL BE AWARDED FROM THIS SOURCES SOUGHT ANNOUNCEMENT.
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Alaska District is conducting market research to facilitate determination of acquisition strategy. The determination of acquisition strategy for this acquisition lies solely with the government and will be based on this market research and information available to the government from other sources. This market research is being conducted in order to identify Contractors with the capabilities to perform the following requirement:
The Alaska District is contemplating a Single Award Task Order (SATOC) contract to be procured in accordance with FAR Part 16 and the supplements thereto. Anticipated award value of this potential SATOC is $400 Million. There is an anticipated minimum of two task orders to be awarded, and additional task orders anticipated to be awarded as project conditions allow. The contract type shall be indefinite delivery, firm fixed price over a term of 7 years. Anticipated average task order range will be from $20M - $250M. The maximum task order limit will be $250M.
The anticipated NAICS is 237990, Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction, PSC is F0006, Natural Resources/Conservation Land Treatment Practices and Small Business Size Standard is $39.5M.
PROJECT INFORMATION: The general objectives of the Performance Work Statement (PWS) are to:
Construct approximately 5 continuous miles of coastal erosion protection comprised of a revetment, armored berm, and raised and armored road along the coast of Utqiagvik. The structure extends from approximately the end of the Runway in the southwest to Dewline Road in the northeast.
The revetment section (approximately 0.75 miles) consists of a layered system of filter rock, core rock, B rock, and 2.7-ton armor stone. This section will generally be constructed to crest heights of 18 feet and 20 feet above MLLW and require approximately 60,000 cubic yards (CY) of armor stone along with approximately 65,000 CY of filter, core, and B rock.
The armored berm section (approximately 0.5 miles) consists of a layered system of filter rock, core rock, B rock, and 2.7-ton armor stone. The crest will be approximately 18 ft above MLLW and require approximately 34,000 CY of 2.7-ton armor stone, along with approximately 50,000 CY of filter, core, and B rock.
The raised and armored road section (approximately 3.5 miles) will require raising an existing road surface (Stevenson Street, current elevation of 9 to 12 feet above MLLW) and armoring the seaward side. The crest of the armor will be to heights of approximately 16.5 and 18 feet above MLLW with the raised road approximately 3.5 feet below the crest. The armored seaward side will have a layered system of filter, core, B rock, and 2.7-ton armor stone. This section will require approximately 150,000 CY of 2.7-ton armor stone along with approximately 230,000 CY of filter, core, and B rock. Intersecting streets and driveways will be modified to accommodate the new street heights.
Significant Tasks:
Sourcing and quarrying of rock material, transportation of rock material to Utqiagvik, Alaska, and placement with a well-keyed armor rock layer.
Removal of existing temporary shore protection will be required. (Gravel filled supersacks, temporary berms, articulated concrete matting, etc.…)
Two water control structures will be constructed to allow controlled release of impounded waters landward of the shore protection. Water control structures will be located to allow discharge from Lower/Tasigarook Lagoon along the armored berm and Middle Salt Lagoon (sewage outfall) along the raised and armored road. Pile supported concrete structures with control gates are expected.
Construction of at least three (3) beach access points. Two access points will accommodate a pickup truck with boat trailer. One access point will be utilized as a barge-landing.
LOCATION: Utqiagvik, Alaska. This is an arctic environment.
All interested contractors are encouraged to respond to this announcement no later than 9 February 2022, 2:00PM AST, by submitting all requested documentation listed below by email to: Michelle Shoshone at michelle.shoshone@usace.army.mil and michelle.r.mandel@usace.army.mil
Interested firms should submit a capabilities package (not exceeding 5 pages) demonstrating the ability to perform work listed above. Packages should include the following information:
1. Business overview to include business name, CAGE, DUNS, address, email point of contact.
2. Statement of specialized experience and technical competence in:
At least 1 job performed within the last 10 years, meeting the qualifications below, would be required. Two jobs combined, each one meeting one of the requirements, would be acceptable.
To be considered qualified, Contractors or Key Sub-contractors must have demonstrated experience with remote Arctic or Sub-arctic logistics and construction. This includes experience transporting materials to, and constructing in, locations where supply logistics and severe inclement weather are typical of those encountered for work in Utqiagvik.
To be considered qualified, Contractors or Key Sub-contractors must have demonstrated experience with selective placement of armor stone on revetment, rubble mound breakwater, or other similar structures, in a riverine or coastal environment. Selective placement, as defined by USACE EM 1110-2-1100 is the careful selection and placement of individual armor stones to achieve a higher degree of interlocking (as compared to randomly placed armor stone). Selective placement of armor stone produces a well-keyed rock mass. Without additional information indicating that rock was selectively placed, placement of rip rap will not be considered to meet the minimum experience requirements for this project. Contractors who have placed armor stone meeting the requirements for special placement, as defined by EM 1110-2-1100, will also be considered to meet the minimum experience requirement for this project with regard to armor rock placement.
3. Bonding Capacity: Single and Aggregate
4. The business’s intent to submit a proposal on the subject acquisition.
Responsible sources demonstrating relevant experience and the capabilities to perform the work will be considered in the Alaska District’s assessment for acquisition strategy. Prospective contractors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) to be eligible for a contract award. Information on SAM can be obtained via the Internet at http://www.sam.gov.
W911KB22R00R15 Department of the Army Corps of Engineers Engineering District Alaska
1/26/22, 1:36 PM Coastal Erosion Protection at Utqiagvik, Alaska
THIS IS A SOURCES SOUGHT ANNOUNCEMENT ONLY. The US Army Corps of Engineers is conducting market research to facilitate a determination of acquisition strategy. The determination of acquisition strategy for this acquisition lies solely with the government and will be based on this market research and information available to the government from other sources. The US Army Corps of Engineers, Alaska District, is conducting this market research to identify firms which have the capability to perform the following work:
Project Information:
The general objectives of this Performance Work Statement (PWS) are to:
Construct approximately 5 miles of coastal erosion protection comprised of a revetment, armored berm, and raised armored road along the coast of Utqiagvik (Barrow) Alaska.
The revetment section (approximately 0.75 miles) would be supported by a coastal bluff and comprised of a layered system of; filter fabric, gravel, core rock, B rock, and 2.7-ton armor stone. This section would generally be constructed to a height of 20ft to 18ft above MLLW and require approximately 55,000 cy of armor stone along with approximately 60,000 cy of gravel, core, and B rock.
The armored berm section (approximately 0.5 miles) would be constructed with a gravel and core rock foundation, B rock berm, and seaward armor stone with a splash apron. The crest would be approximately 16 ft above MLLW and approximately 34,000 cy of 2.7-ton armor stone, 33,000 cy of B rock, and 16,000 cy of core and gravel would be required.
The raised and armored road section (approximately 3.5 miles) would require raising an existing road surface to approximately 16 ft above MLLW (approximately 8 above existing grade) and armoring the seaward side. A gravel and core rock foundation with B rock and 2.7-ton armor shell would be used. This section would require approximately 100,000 cy of gravel and Core rock, 130,000 cy of B rock, and 150,000 cy of Armor stone. Intersecting streets would be modified to accommodate new height.
Major tasks would include sourcing of rock material, transportation of rock material to Utqiagvik, Alaska, and placement as described.
Removal of existing temporary shore protection would be required.
In locations to be determined, installation of thermal-siphons may be required for stability.
At least two water control structures would be constructed to prevent impounding of water landward of the shore protection.
THIS IS A SOURCES SOUGHT OPEN TO ALL QUALIFIED PRIME CONTRACTOR FIRMS (Large and Small Businesses under NAICS 237990). All interested firms are encouraged to respond to this announcement no later than 5 November 2021, by 2:00 PM Alaska Standard Time, by submitting all requested documentation listed below to: US Army Corps of Engineers, Alaska District, ATTN: CEPOA-CT (Shoshone), PO Box 6898, JBER, AK 99506-0898 or via email to
Michelle.Shoshone@usace.army.mil.
Interested firms should submit a capabilities package (not exceeding 5 pages) demonstrating the ability to perform the work listed above. Packages should include the following information:
(1) Business name, address, point of contact including email address, and business size under NAICS 237990;
(2) Identification of business type (i.e., Large Business, Small Business, HUBZone, SDVOSB, 8(a), Woman Owned Small Business, etc.);
(3) CAGE Code;
(4) Demonstration of the firm’s experience as a prime contractor on projects of similar type and complexity within the past five (5) years. List actual projects completed and include project title and location, a brief description of the project to include dollar amount of the project, and work that was self-performed; and
(5) Identification of where the proposed rock material will be sourced (~575,000 CY).
(6) Identification of how the proposed sourced rock material will be transported to Utqiagvik, Alaska. (i.e barge or construction of an ice road. Barge season is approximately mid-July to mid-September.)
(7) Identification of how workforce will be housed during this project.
Responsible sources demonstrating relevant experience and the capabilities to perform the work will be considered. System for Award Management (SAM), as required by FAR 4.1102 and 4.1201, will apply to this procurement. Prospective contractors must be registered prior to award. Lack of registration in the SAM database will make an offeror ineligible for award of any potential contract. Information on SAM registration can be obtained via the Internet at: https://www.sam.gov/SAM/pages/public/index.jsf.
W911KB22R0015 Department of the Army Corps of Engineers Engineering District Alaska
10/5/21, 6:15 PM