7. PO75 Benchmark Datasheet.pdf

This federal contract opportunity is for the PO-75 LaBranch Marsh Creation project in Louisiana. The project goals are to restore 1,200 acres of marshland converted to open water through dedicated dredging from Lake Pontchartrain and creating 6,540 linear feet of tidal creeks. The work will provide wildlife and fisheries habitat as well as storm surge protection for Interstate 10, the primary hurricane evacuation route. A firm fixed price construction contract from the Department of Agriculture Under Secretary for Farm Production and Conservation is anticipated for a performance period of 524 calendar days from notice to proceed. Solicitation number 12FPC323R0001 was issued for the opportunity located in St. Charles Parish near Norco, Louisiana.