Commerical Borrow Pit Sources Sought.pdf

W912P8-26-SS-0008

Morganza to the Gulf

Hurricane and Storm Damage Reduction Project

Sources Sought – Commercial Clay Borrow Source

DESCRIPTION: The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), New Orleans District is seeking sources for a project entitled Mississippi River and Tributaries, Morganza to the Gulf (MTG) Project located in Terrebonne and Lafourche Parishes, Louisiana. This may be used to establish a pre-approved list of commercial clay borrow sources that could be included in a number of construction contracts associated with construction of the MTG Project.

This sources sought announcement is a tool to identify entities (hereinafter referenced as “Commercial Clay Borrow Sources”) that are currently in the business of selling commercial clay borrow material that may have the capability to provide clay borrow material that could be used for the construction for the MTG Project. This is not a solicitation for construction. Existing Commercial Borrow Sources that respond to this announcement by submitting complete, accurate, and up-to-date information described in Appendix A will be reviewed for their capability of providing clay borrow material for the MTG Project.

Commercial Clay Borrow Sources shall respond to this Sources Sought by providing the following:

A) Name of firm with address, phone, and point of contact.

B) Statement of Capability (SOC) stating your skills, experience, knowledge, and equipment required to perform the specified type of work.

C) All requirements listed in Appendix A – List of Commercial Clay Borrow Source Requirements. All items listed in the Appendix are required to be submitted and to be current and updated within the last 12 months. Potential submitters are highly encouraged to submit their package as early as possible so the USACE team can begin evaluation and possibly provide any feedback prior to the closing date. Submitters need be aware that among this possible feedback may require further actions related to the submitted materials.

D) CAGE Code and DUNS number.

Submit this information to Taylor Brandon at Taylor.H.Brandon@usace.army.mil. Your response to this notice must be received on or before 20 August 2026, 11:00 AM local time. To arrange to submit large files, send an email to Taylor.H.Brandon@usace.army.mil requesting access to DoD SAFE. Please provide the name, phone number and email address of the person who will be uploading the documents to the DoD SAFE site. An email will be generated by DoD SAFE with a link to site to upload documents. Please make note, the link expires after 7 days. It is recommended that a link be requested when documents are ready to submit.

SUMMARY SCOPE OF WORK: The purpose of this solicitation is to determine potential clay borrow material sources that could be used for the MTG Project. The total quantity of clay borrow material needed is approximately 54,000,000 cubic yards to complete initial construction of the full levee system. Construction for the MTG project is currently underway and will include numerous contracts awarded over several years with a goal to have all construction underway by 2035. Once the Sources Sought submittal period is over, all submittals meeting requirements A through D above and deemed acceptable will be used to generate a list of potentially pre-qualified commercial clay borrow sources. This list of pre-qualified commercial clay borrow sources could potentially be included in future levee construction solicitations for the MTG project from which bidders are free to make selections. Inclusion on the pre-qualified commercial clay borrow sources list is not a guarantee of work as a subcontractor or source of material. Rather, it could qualify the clay borrow source to be considered by the bidder as a subcontractor or source of matter.

Appendix A -- Commercial Clay Borrow Source Requirements

For a borrow pit to be considered as a Commercial Clay Borrow Source for the MTG project it must:

A. Have a Certificate of Good Standing from the Louisiana Secretary of State.

B. Have all appropriate state and local permits.

C. All requested information presented in sections 1-14 below no later than 20

August 2026, 11:00 AM local time:

All documentation submitted shall be current and up-to-date as defined in each requirement description below and identify the proposed site by its physical address and not by a business name.

USACE will assess the package for completeness and make a determination as to whether the proposed site meets the requirements of an existing Commercial Clay Borrow Source. USACE will need to do additional environmental coordination, including a NEPA document, for any potential Commercial Clay Borrow Source to be included in USACE contract documents. Documents required below are to be updated if any changes occur or documents expire. Approval of a site will be maintained for 5 years with up-to-date documents and will require resubmission 5 years after approval.

1 Right of Entry

A Right of Entry for Investigations document signed by the landowner(s) that grants USACE and its contractors access to enter the land for site visits/investigations for two years following the document submission. If the proposed clay borrow source Point-of-Contact (POC) is not the landowner, then the package should include a document signed by the landowner(s) stating that the POC is acting as an agent of the landowner(s) and has the right to represent the landowner(s).

2 Maps

The following maps, including access to public roads, staging areas, loading and unloading facilities, and all other aspects of operations:

(1) A map of the general area giving detailed instructions on how to get to the Commercial Clay Borrow Source from the nearest major highway.

(2) A topographic map(s) (quadrangle) with a scale of 1:24,000 with the location of the Commercial Clay Borrow Source superimposed. The map should be zoomed out enough to show the nearest city or town.

(3) A layout map of the Commercial Clay Borrow Source showing the dimensions of the proposed excavation, latitude/longitude points to reference property boundaries, and locations of soil borings completed per the specifications outlined in Item #9 below. The map shall show the location and dimensions of any haul road that exists or is to be constructed for its hauling operation. The map shall also show the location and dimensions of any drainage features such as dikes, staging areas, and any other operational features. This map should be provided in .pdf and .kmz format.

3 Wetlands Determination

A valid Wetland Delineation Report or U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Jurisdictional Wetland Determination (JD) letter and map for the Commercial Clay Borrow Source. If excavation of the Commercial Clay Borrow Source has previously impacted jurisdictional wetlands, or there are plans (current and future) for impacts to jurisdictional wetlands within the site, a USACE Section 404 permit and/or Section 10 permit shall be provided. A Section 10/404 Permit does not constitute full environmental compliance for potential use as a Commercial Clay Borrow Source. A JD is considered valid and current for five (5) years from the date of issuance. Wetland Delineation Report requirements can be found at the following link:

https://www.mvn.usace.army.mil/Portals/56/docs/regulatory/MVN_Wetland- Delineation-Rpt-Reqs.pdf?ver=2018-12-04-153131-973

4 Confirmation of Non-jurisdictional Wetlands

A signed statement confirming no additional trees have been cleared on site since the issuance of this Sources Sought. Sites that clear non-jurisdictional wetlands containing non-jurisdictional bottomland hardwoods after issuance of this Sources Sought will be eliminated from consideration in accordance with MVN Civil Works policy (ER 1105-2-100-c).

5 Coastal Zone Management (CZM)

A Coastal Use Permit (CUP) Application, a Letter of No Objection (LNO) or CUP from the Louisiana Department of Natural Resources in Louisiana, or the respective state agency for other states. A CUP Application, and CUP or LNO from the local agency must be provided when the state decides that it is a matter of Local Concern.

A CUP is valid, and is considered current, for two (2) years from the date of issuance unless or otherwise stated in the CUP. In order to be included as a potentially pre-qualified commercial clay borrow source, the CUP or LNO must be issued.

6 Threatened & Endangered Species (T&E)

A consultant's report and a concurrence letter of "No Effect on T&E Species" from the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service. The consultant's report must include a map that includes all borrow pit operational areas as described in the borrow area management plan. applicable borrow source with the borrow source boundary defined by x-y coordinate system. T&E concurrence from USFWS is valid, and considered current, for one (1) year from the date of issuance.

7 Cultural Resource Report

A Phase I Cultural Resource Survey Report meeting current guidelines of the Louisiana Division of Archaeology (or equivalent other State location of borrow).

CEMVN will utilize this report to conduct Section 106 consultation pursuant to the National Historic Preservation Act subsequent to submittal.

8 Environmental Site Assessment

A Phase I Environmental Site Assessment (ESA) identifies the presence of any hazardous substances or petroleum products known as Recognized Environmental Conditions (RECs) at the borrow site. The ESA should demonstrate that there is a low risk of encountering RECs. The ESA must conform to ASTM E 1527 or ASTM E 2247 (if applicable) standards. The ESA must include a map of the applicable borrow source that includes all borrow pit operational areas as described in the borrow area management plan. An ESA is valid, and considered current for six (6) months from the date of the report.

9 Soil Boring Analysis

A Geotechnical Report stamped and signed by a licensed civil engineer with a specialization in geotechnical engineering certifying that the proposed source contains suitable material meeting the specifications outlined below.

(1) The Geotechnical Report must consist of a summary and conclusion section in the main body of the report with any supporting data attached separately. The licensed engineer shall determine the sub-surface investigations required. These investigations should include continuous borrow borings (e.g. undisturbed, geoprobe).

(2) Borrow borings shall be spaced a maximum of 500 feet on-center, a maximum of 250 feet from the edge of the proposed borrow pit, and be representative of the entire proposed source. The licensed engineer's test plan must provide a comprehensive sampling to at least five (5) feet below the bottom of the proposed excavation.

(3) All soil samples must be classified in accordance with the Unified Soil Classification system. See below for required soil testing. The supporting data attached to the geotechnical report shall be comprehensive and include as a minimum all field logs, soil sampling and testing results, and a detailed investigation location map with the location of the potential borrow source and all investigation locations superimposed. The soil investigation locations must include latitudes and longitudes for plotting purposes.

10 Laboratory Tests and Procedures

The following laboratory tests must be performed, and the test results must be included in the package:

(1) Soil classification shall be performed in accordance with the Unified Soil Classification System and ASTM D 2487. Soil classification shall be performed at every foot of sample.

(2) For (CH), (CL), and (ML) soils, Atterberg Limits and Organic Content Testing (ASTM D 2974, Method C), is required every 5 feet (minimum) and at every change in material type. Atterberg Limits Test shall be performed in accordance with ASTM D 4318.

(3) Determination of moisture content shall be performed in accordance with ASTM D 2216 or ASTM D 4643. A moisture content determination shall be made and recorded on all samples at every foot of sample. Samples with moisture contents at 70% or higher or having a Liquid Limit of 70 or higher must be tested for organic content for that sample as well as for a sample 2 feet above and 2 feet below that sample.

(4) Determination of organic content shall be performed in accordance with ASTM D 2974, Method C.

(5) Sand Content shall be determined by -200 wash in accordance with ASTM D 1140. Sand content tests will be required for samples that classify as CL (with a PI greater than 10) and for all clay samples (CH and CL) with greater than 10% coarse grain materials estimated by visual classification for 2 or more consecutive feet. Sand content tests shall be limited to one test every 5 feet of sampling and shall conform to ASTM D 1140 (#200 sieve required). Sand content tests will be required for samples that classify as a ML, but limited to one test every 5 feet of sampling.

(6) One composite sodium content test will be required every 5 feet (minimum) in each boring.

(7) Sodium content shall be determined by EPA 6010, CAS No. 7440-23-5.

Laboratory testing be performed at a Corps of Engineers validated testing laboratory.

An approved testing laboratory can be located at the following web site:

https://mtc.erdc.dren.mil/searchvalidation.aspx.

11 Levee District Letter of No Objection/Permit

If the Commercial Clay Borrow Source is within 1,500 feet of the Mississippi River

Levee (MRL) or within 300 feet of a Hurricane Protection Levee (HPL), a permit or letter of no objection from the appropriate levee district MUST be included. For additional information regarding this permit, please contact Amy Powell, Amy.E.Powell@usace.army.mil, (504) 862-2241 OR Karen Clement, Karen.L.Clement@usace.army.mil, (504) 862-2313.

12 Borrow Area Management Plan

The commercial pit’s current operational plan for clearing, stripping, and excavating the Commercial Clay Borrow Source materials from the land. In this plan all work activities and areas should be clearly described and shown on a map. This could include work areas, drying areas, stockpile areas, staging areas, wash-down racks, access routes and haul plans. The Commercial Clay Borrow Source materials shall not be processed or moved outside the boundaries of the approved limits of its borrow operational area. The Borrow Area Management Plan shall indicate in writing and show on its layout plans details of the following:

(1) A stockpile plan for cleared and stripped material and debris to include disposal areas and or burning of cleared vegetation.

(2) The locations for disposal of waste material and location of any haul roads.

(3) A plan for stockpiling embankment material before it is transported off site to include locations, stockpile heights, slopes, and limits.

(4) The method and route for transporting the excavated material from the excavation site to the nearest major highway.

(5) The proposed methods for draining and keeping borrow material dry, including any protection dikes constructed to alleviate drainage problems.

(6) A complete list of excavation and transportation equipment planned for use in its operations.

(7) A list of permits required and the issuing office, including an explanation as to whether there are any ordinances or other local or State laws or regulations that require backfilling after a site is excavated

13 Avoidance, Minimization and Mitigation Requirements

The package must include a written plan and map that describes and shows any areas subject to laws or regulations, including but not limited to the Clean Water Act Section 404, Rivers and Harbors Act Section 10, National Historical Preservation Act, Endangered Species Act, Section 906 of WRDA 1986, CERCLA, and RCRA that hold jurisdiction within the Commercial Clay Borrow Source. Plan and maps must clearly show areas/resources avoided, areas where any impacts were minimized, and areas where it has been determined that impacts are unavoidable.

Resources include but are not limited to areas of cultural interest, bottomland hardwood forest, wetlands subject to Section 404 of the Clean Water Act, Threatened and Endangered species including any habitat deemed critical by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, and areas found to contain hazardous, toxic, and/or radioactive waste.

14 Zoning Classification

Written evidence that the property intended for use as a Commercial Clay Borrow Source contains the proper zoning classification that will allow excavation and use of the site for borrow. This evidence shall consist of a letter from the local land zoning office stating the zoning classification for Commercial Clay Borrow.

15 Environmental Protection Plan

The Borrow Area Management Plan for the Commercial Clay Borrow Source shall comply with the Louisiana Pollution Discharge Elimination System (LPDES) General Permit requirements, all applicable Federal, State, and Local laws, and regulations.

USACE regulations concerning environmental pollution control and abatement and any regulations referred to in the following paragraph. For hazardous wastes, materials, substances and chemicals applicable regulations shall include, but are not limited to, 29 CFR 1910.106, 29 CFR 1910.120, 40 CFR 260, 40 CFR 279, 40 CFR 355, 40 CFR 372- SUBPART D, 49 CFR 171 - 178 and EM 385-1-1, LAC 33:V, and

LAC 33:VII.

The Commercial Clay Borrow Source must provide an established Environmental Pollution Control Plan/Environmental Protection Plan that includes:

1) Environmental Pollution Control Plan/Environmental Protection Plan for activities (such as painting, metal finishing, etc.) that involve hazardous chemicals, hazardous substances or hazardous materials, include in the plan a Hazard Communication Program and Safe Storage Plan. For activities that anticipate generation of hazardous wastes at the Commercial Clay Borrow Source, include in the plan a waste identification / determination and waste disposal plan. For activities that pose a risk of an oil or hazardous substance spill, include in the plan a Spill Reporting and Response Plan.

a. Non-regulated debris disposal plan with best management practices to reduce or minimize impacts to the human environment

b. Hazardous and regulated solid waste disposal plan in accordance with applicable laws and regulations. The Hazardous Waste Plan would include, but not necessarily be limited to the following:

i. Hazardous waste shall be placed in closed containers and shall be shielded adequately to prevent dispersion of the waste by wind or water.

ii. Nonhazardous waste shall be stored in containers separate from hazardous waste storage areas.

iii. All hazardous waste shall be transported by a licensed transporter in accordance with LAC 33:V and 49 CFR 171, Subchapter C.

iv. All nonhazardous waste shall be transported in accordance with local regulations regarding waste transportation.

v. The plan shall identify what types of hazardous and/or regulated solid wastes will be generated and shall list the hazards involved with each waste.

vi. All laboratory testing for waste determinations shall be performed by a laboratory which has received accreditation from the Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality.

2) Procure applicable Federal, State, and Local regulations on pollution control.

3) Air Pollution Plan – plan for dust, smoke, and noise abatement

4) Water Pollution Plan – disposal plan of materials (wastes, effluents, trash, garbage, oil, grease, chemicals, etc…), erosion control, etc…

5) The Commercial Clay Borrow Source shall not pollute lakes, ditches, rivers, bayous, canals, groundwater, waterways, or reservoirs with materials harmful to water quality, fish, shellfish, or wildlife, or materials which may be a detriment to outdoor recreation.

6) No water flows will be altered as a result of Commercial Clay Borrow Source operation.

7) Land Pollution - disposal of debris, restoration of temporary construction sites, and other pollution prevention measures.…

8) Prevention of Landscape Defacement Plan

9) Plan to record and preserve any historical and archeological finds

10) All pollution control facilities shall be maintained by the Commercial Clay

Borrow Source

11) Assurance that all past and any future oil spill or chemical release that has occurred at the Commercial Clay Borrow Source have been and will be reported to the National Response Center.

12) Training course(s) regarding the Environmental Protection Plan are successfully completed by all employees of the Commercial Clay Borrow Source.