23B1039 River Obstruction Sources Sought FD.pdf

This is a Sources Sought Synopsis only. This notice is not a solicitation and there will not be an invitation for bid (IFB) issued at this time. This notice is a market research tool to determine the availability of qualified sources. The Kansas City, District Corps of Engineers is seeking qualified Small Business (SB) that primarily perform work under the NAICS classification 237990- “Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction”. The applicable size standard is $39.5M.

This sources sought notice will be used to make appropriate acquisition decisions. After review of the responses to this sources sought synopsis, and if the Government plans to proceed with the acquisition, a solicitation announcement will be published on the Government Point of Entry (GPE), http://SAM.gov No additional information is provided. There is no bid package or solicitation at this time.

Project Location (Geographical Area): Missouri River

The period of performance has not been identified at this time.

The estimated magnitude of this construction project is between $1,000,000 and $5,000,000.

Description of Construction Requirement:

The contractor shall remove navigation obstructions on the Missouri River to include the remaining foundation of old bridge piers, tributary debris, and rock outcropping. The obstruction areas are between RM 397 to RM 365. The general scope of the work includes, but is not limited to: dismantling, demolition, removal, and disposal of navigation obstructions. Work consists of mobilization to the obstruction areas with appropriate removal equipment and the lowered of obstructions to the elevations specified or as directed by the Contracting Officer. All work to be performed will be completed by floating plant as no land access will be available unless authorized by the Contracting Officer. Mechanical methods will be used for removal of the obstructions. Contractor shall be required to be in full compliance with state and federal Clean Water Act Guidelines (Sections 404(b)(1) and 401 water quality permits).

Responses should include the following information:

1. Business name, address, point of contact, phone number, and e-mail address.

2. Business DUNS number and Cage Code number.

3. State specific interest in providing a bid if a solicitation is issued.

4. Address capability to perform a contract of this magnitude and complexity.

5. Type of business and business size.

6. Joint Venture information, existing and potential, if applicable.

7. Offeror's Bonding Capability:

8. Contractor may submit examples of work done by a subcontractor if that subcontractor intends to enter into a letter of commitment with the contractor.

9. Within the past three years, does your firm have experience in excavation in a marine environment with mechanical methods? This experience must include operation of work barges, floating plant, and heavy equipment. Please submit minimum of one but no more than three examples of experience (include contract number, agency/customer, duration of the project, dollar value) http://sam.gov/

Please submit your responses by 1:00 P.M. CST, on 20 January 2023 to Adam Haley at adam.j.haley@usace.army.mil. Limit your responses to 15 pages. Include W912DQ23B1039 and the project title in the subject block of your email.

Summary:

This Sources Sought Notice is to assist the U.S Army Corps of Engineers with market research.

If a solicitation is issued, it will be announced/posted on the SAM.gov website with sufficient time for all interested parties to respond. No reimbursement will be made for any costs associated with providing information in response to this announcement and any follow-up information requests.

However, the information will be utilized for technical and acquisition planning. If adequate responses are not received from small business, the acquisition may be solicited as unrestricted.

All data received in response to this Sources Sought Synopsis marked or designated as corporate or proprietary information will be fully protected from release outside the Government. Since this is a sources sought announcement, no debrief, evaluation letters, or results will be provided to the participants.

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