2025.11.25_FIMP_Ct. 7a (Pilot II)_SBA.pdf

SBA Market Survey: Fire Island Inlet to Montauk Point (FIMP) Contract 7a –Nonstructural Elevation IDIQ Project Suffolk County, NY 24 November 2025

CENAN-EN

MEMORANDUM FOR Chief, Contracting Division

SUBJECT: SBA- Market Survey Fire Island Inlet to Montauk Point, Suffolk County, NY, Contract 7a – IDIQ Nonstructural Elevation Project

Please advertise the information below in the SAM.gov for a period of fifteen (15) calendar days:

THIS IS A SOURCES SOUGHT ANNOUNCEMENT TO BE USED FOR MARKET ANALYSIS

ONLY. NO AWARDS WILL BE MADE FROM THE RESPONSES TO THIS SYNOPSIS. NO

SOLICITATION WILL BE AVAILABLE AT THIS TIME. HOWEVER, RESPONSES WILL BE USED

TO DETERMINE THE APPROPRIATE ACQUISITION STRATEGY FOR A FUTURE ACQUISITION.

The purpose of this announcement is to gain knowledge of potential business sources;

with specific interest in small business, certified 8(a) serviced by SBA districts, certified HUB Zone, and Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB), for work on a nonstructural home elevation contract. The NAICS Code is 236118 (Residential Remodelers) (size standard $45 million average annual receipts for preceding three fiscal years). No awards will be made from the responses to this synopsis. No solicitation will be available at this time.

Responses will be used to determine appropriate acquisition decisions for a future procurement.

BACKGROUND AND INFORMATION FOR CONTRACT

The New York District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (District) is preparing plans and specifications for the Fire Island Inlet to Montauk Point, Suffolk County, NY, Contract 7a Project.

This FIMP nonstructural contracts (contracts 6-10) center on the implementation of nonstructural measures for over 4,000 structures within 10-year floodplain the south shore of Suffolk County, Long Island, NY. The nonstructural measures reflected within the overall FIMP nonstructural contracts include elevation (raising), acquisition, wet floodproofing, dry floodproofing, and ringwalls. It is notable that while ringwalls were grouped with nonstructural measures in the Final General Reevaluation Report nonstructural analysis, ringwalls are classified as structural measures, per USACE PB 2016-

01. Nonstructural measures in the FIMP project are retrofits intended to mitigate damage due to flood risk by reducing or vulnerability to floodwaters. Elevation (voluntary) raises the structure to the design flood elevation (DFE), thus mitigating exposure to floodwaters.

Acquisition (mandatory) removes the structure and returns the property to the floodplain. Floodproofing improves resiliency to floods. Wet floodproofing modifies the structure to allow for safe flow of water to balance hydrostatic and hydrodynamic forces through the building. Dry floodproofing modifies the structure to prevent the entry of waters into the building.

FIMP Contract 7a Nonstructural Elevation IDIQ Project is intended to be executed as a performance work statement contract for nonstructural home elevation of up to 10 to 15 homes. It is notable that this project scope reflects “up to” as homeowners are not obligated to remain part of this program until after 100% design is completed, after which point real estate documents are executed and participation is finalized. Therefore, fewer than 15 homes could ultimately be included and elevated in this pilot.

This contract seeks to include all elements of home elevation. The scope of this work includes, but may not be limited to, initial screening to determine the suitability of structures to be raised, design, construction, and post construction activities. The list of tasks included within this market survey may not be exhaustive and is provided to showcase an overview of anticipated tasks relating to industrial hygiene (lead, asbestos, and mold), engineering/architectural, and cultural resources assessments. The scope of preliminary engineering/architectural investigations includes documentation of existing conditions assessments, including the development of measured floor plans showing load bearing walls and foundation element details, pertinent structure elevations, such as, the existing first floor elevation; existing grade; the elevation of the basement (if applicable); boundary/property line surveys; electrical and mechanical equipment such as HVAC and boiler units; and utility connections. Screenings shall also assess the structural integrity of the home to ensure that it is in a condition able to be safely elevated. If a home is in a Town with septic tanks or leeching pools (not connected to sewer), septic inspections may also be required to determine functionality of the existing system to determine whether upgrades will be required. It is notable that this septic inspection may be a homeowner responsibility rather than a contractor responsibility. If the septic inspections task is applicable, it will require signature from a New York State licensed Professional Engineer (P.E.) or Registered Architect (R.A) to fill Suffolk County Department of Health Services Office of Wastewater Management. As part of the screening tasks, the contractor shall also identify potential effects on cultural resources by identifying homes which may be eligible for the National Register and to determine whether a historic property will be adversely affected by the proposed elevation. Adverse effects shall be mitigated.

The scope of design work includes the design for the new foundation system and connections following the appropriate design codes, including but not limited to the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE)/Structural Engineering Institute (SEI) 24-24, Flood Resistant Design and Construction, ASCE/SEI 7-22 Minimum Design Loads and Associated Criteria for Buildings and Other Structures, and New York State and local building code requirements. The Designer of Record shall be a registered Professional Engineer with active licensure in New York State. It is notable that geotechnical borings

Long, Devin M CIV USARMY CENAD (USA) I know we did this for the pilot but that was for urgency in getting the solicitation out. Moving forward is this something we should throw on the homeowners?

Yuen, Chelsea M CIV USARMY CENAN (USA) I don’t know if a final decision was made, but I do recall HQ expressing doubts about Corps ownership. I’ve noted so that we can go in either direction.

and analysis shall be required at each home. Floodproofing actions may be associated with the elevation such as filling of basement, protection of utilities, and raising AC and/or louvers as appropriate to each home.

The scope of construction work includes, but may not be limited to, disconnect utilities, excavation around building footprint, evenly jack up the structure with appropriate cribbing/supports, install new foundation elements, install new foundation elements and floor where slab separation was required, lower house and secure to new foundation, and reconnect utilities.

It is notable that this project shall follow Design Flood Elevation (DFE) established in accordance with USACE policy and guidance. The project provides flood mitigation risk by elevating the structure to the Design Flood Elevation (DFE), which is established as the 1% Annual Exceedance Probability (AEP) flood elevation as established by accepted FEMA flood maps (500 + 3.5’ freeboard instead of at its existing elevation). While residual risk of flooding remains in the event of higher flood events, it significantly reduces the frequency of flooding a structure may be subject to. Basements shall be filled and abandoned or prohibited from future development to prevent reintroduction of risk as part of the agreement to participate in the FIMP project.

Construction cost is in the range of $2,000,000 to $45,000,000.

OPERATIONAL CONSTRAINTS

The Contractor will conform to all local, state, and federal laws while carrying out the construction process for this project.

The Contractor shall prepare and submit a schedule of operations that is to include the screening activities, design, permitting, construction and close out. Prior to entering the construction phase the contractor shall prepare and submit site-specific safety and health plan to the government for approval prior to mobilization.

SURVEY OF THE CONSTRUCTION CONTRACTOR INDUSTRY

The following is a confidential survey questionnaire designed to apprise the US Army Corps of Engineers, NY District, of any prospective construction contractors’ project execution capabilities. Please provide your response to the following questions. At the end of this survey, you will be asked to provide your comments.

General

The proposed project is for nonstructural home elevation work.

1. Description of project:

The FIMP Contract 7a Project is a performance work statement, indefinite deliverable indefinite quantity (IDIQ), single award task order contract (SATOC) contract for nonstructural home elevation of up to 10 to 15 homes. The contract consists of nearly all elements of the elevation, including initial screening, the completion of design, and the construction, including acquisition of all required permits for construction, to elevate each structure to its respective Design Flood Elevation, as stated above. It is notable that this project scope reflects “up to” as homeowners are not obligated to remain part of this program until after 100% design is completed, after which point they will sign documents which will firmly commit them to the project. The scope of work can be found within the “BACKGROUND AND INFORMATION FOR CONTRACT” section above.

If homes are identified to be ineligible or not recommended for elevation, the contractor shall notify the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. Homes must be compliant building codes and hold with existing Certificates of Occupancy and, to the greatest extent observable, be free of industrial hygiene concerns. If any issues were identified in screening, homeowners must be notified of cure actions and all homes participating will be required to resolve or abate these items prior to initiation of the design or construction phase.

Known considerations include small lot size (requiring zoning variances) in the Town of Babylon and septic tanks in the Town of Brookhaven. In both neighborhoods, the project area has a high water table. Contractor shall take these factors into consideration when responding regarding capacity.

2. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code is 236118 (Other Residential Remodelers). The Small Business Size standard is $45,000,000.

3. The following information is required from interested sources.

(a) Name of firm with address, phone, and fax number, point of contact and email address.

(b) Identification and verification of the company as a Small Business Administration (SBA) certified HUBZone Small business firm, or a Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business firm, or an SBA certified 8(a) firm with an SBA approved office for performing a competitive acquisition in the State of New York, or a Small Business firm under the size standard assigned to the procurement.

(c) A CAGE Code and DUNS Number for the firm.

(d) Statement of Interest: Please indicate whether your firm intends to submit an offer for this project.

(e) Qualification Criteria: Responses to this Source Sought shall provide information that indicates the contractor has the experience to perform the work as specified above. Firms should respond to this notice by providing at least three relevant projects that the firm performed as a Prime Contractor. No more than five relevant projects can be submitted as Past Experience. Firms SHALL provide the dollar value of past relevant projects that the firm performed. Firms shall also provide detail regarding the structure types elevated (e.g. single-family, commercial, etc.)

(f) Also include: (i) Forecasted use of materials, equipment including land-based equipment and pumps/dewatering and storage location if applicable; (ii) Capabilities and Capacity for intended operations.

(g) Have you worked with similar constraints (e.g. small lot size, high water table, presence of septic tanks or leeching field), and environmental window restrictions (e.g., Piper Plover, Sea Turtle) or within wetlands?

(h) Bonding Capacity: per contract and total bonding capacity.

(i) The interested contractor should list the percentage and type of work that they will self-perform. Interested responders should refer to the following FAR Clauses to see the Limitations on Subcontracting that pertains to specific Set-asides.

FAR 52.219-14 pertains to Small Business and 8(a) Set asides). If the acquisition is set-aside for all Small Businesses or the 8(a) Program, the concern will perform at least 15 percent of the cost of the contract, not including the cost of materials, with its own employees.

FAR 52.219-3 pertains to HUBZone Set asides. If the acquisition is set-aside for HUBZone Small Businesses, at least 15 percent of the cost of contract performance to be incurred for personnel will be spent on the HUBZone prime contractor’s employees; and at least 50 percent of the cost of the contract performance to be incurred for personnel will be spent on the HUBZone Prime Contractor’s employees or on a combination of the HUBZone Prime Contractor’s employees and employees of HUBZone Small Business concern Subcontractors; and no more than 50 percent of the cost of contract performance to be incurred for personnel will be subcontracted to concerns that are not HUBZone Small business concerns.

FAR 52.219-27 pertains to Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) set-asides. If the acquisition is set-aside for SDVOSB, at least 15 percent of the cost of the contract performance incurred for personnel will be spent on the concern’s employees or the employees of other Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business concerns. A joint venture may be considered a Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business concern if at least one member of the joint venture is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business concern, and makes the following representations: That it is a Service- Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business concern, and that it is a Small Business concern under the North American Industry Classification Systems (NAICS) code assigned to the procurement; and each other concern is small under the size standard corresponding to the NAICS code assigned to the procurement; and the joint venture meets the requirements of paragraph 7 of the explanation of Affiliates in 19.101 of the Federal Acquisition Regulation. The joint venture meets the requirements of 13 CFR 125.15(b).

(j) Would you be willing to bid on the project described above? Please provide a brief description. If the answer is no, please explain why not.

(k) Would you be bidding on this project as a sole contractor, prime contractor with subcontractor(s) or as a joint venture?

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(l) Is there a dollar limit on the size contract that you would bid?

(m) What are the largest construction contracts (in dollar amounts) on which you were the prime contractor?

(n) What is your bonding capacity per contract? What is your total bonding capacity?

(o) Is your company a small or large business as defined by the SBA? Are you classified as a certified 8(a) serviced by SBA districts, certified HUB Zone, or Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB)?

Equipment

What type of standard construction equipment do you own and/or operate to that is suitable for the work described? Examples of equipment such as hydraulic jacks, ground protection mats, dewatering machine, etc. to of? For each item of equipment that you list, please specify its load capacity, modifications and any other relevant characteristics.

Contractor’s Comments or Recommendations

Please provide, if any.

Please note that this notice is not a commitment on the part of the Government to award a contract as a result of this notice or to pay for any information received. This synopsis neither constitutes a Request for Proposal or Invitation for Bid, nor does it restrict the Government to an ultimate acquisition approach. The Government should not construe this Sources Sought Synopsis as a commitment for any purpose. The Government does not intend to rank submittals or provide any reply to interested firms.

Submit three (3) Survey Questionnaires to:

Attn: Michael McCue, CENAN-CT, Rm. 1843, US Army Corps of Engineers, NY District, 26 Federal Plaza, New York, NY, 10278

Survey Questionnaires will not be accepted after 4:00 pm on the original response date shown in the advertisement in Sam.gov. If the original response date falls on a Saturday, Sunday, or a Federal Holiday, the response date will move to the next business day.

Facsimile transmissions of the qualification statements will not be accepted. Due to heightened security around 26 Federal Plaza, be prepared to leave ample time to enter the building.