Market Survey - Sources Sought (Michigan City Breakwater) 2-Jul-2025.pdf

Market Survey – Sources Sought Notice

Project Title: Michigan City Breakwater Stone Placement – Phase II Location: Michigan City, Indiana

NAICS Code: 237990 – Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction Estimated Magnitude: Between $1,000,000 and $5,000,000

Estimated Period of Performance: 365 calendar days Proposed Award Date: January 2026

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Chicago District is conducting a market survey to determine the availability of qualified Small Business concerns, including certified HUBZone, 8(a), Woman-Owned Small Business (WOSB), and Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) firms interested in a future procurement for construction services described below. This is a Sources Sought notice only and NOT a solicitation for proposals.

Project Description:

This requirement is a construction project to continue stone placement efforts along the detached breakwater at Michigan City Harbor. The upcoming phase will address the remaining middle portion of the structure, approximately 150 linear feet. The work involves rubble-mound encapsulation using 14–22-ton armor stone, placed within the existing approved footprint of the breakwater. No design work is required, construction services only.

The anticipated contract value is approximately between $1,000,000 and $5,000,000 and the estimated period of performance is 365 calendar days from Notice to Proceed.

Interested Small Business Contractors are Requested to Provide the Following:

1. Identification and verification of the company’s small business status (including HUBZone, 8(a), WOSB, or SDVOSB designations).

2. Company information including:

o Company name o Point of contact (name, email, phone) o Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) o CAGE Code(s)

3. Bonding capability: Provide documentation from your bonding company demonstrating both single and aggregate performance and payment bond limits.

4. Relevant Experience:

Provide details for up to three (3) relevant projects that are either completed within the last five (5) years or greater than 95% complete. Projects should demonstrate your firm’s experience with:

o Marine stonework or breakwater repairs o Placement of large stone (e.g., 14-22 ton) o Working in marine or nearshore environments o Managing multiple subcontractors o Self-performing at least 15% of construction efforts

For each project submitted, include:

o Project title and location o Scope and size (e.g., linear footage of stone placement, stone size) o Dollar value o Completion date or current completion percentage o Self-performed work percentage o Delivery method (Design-Build or Design-Bid-Build) o Number and types of subcontractors used o Point of contact for the project (name, role, email, phone)

5. Self-Performance Statement:

Indicate the percentage of work your firm would self-perform for this project and describe how your firm intends to comply with FAR 52.219-14, Limitations on Subcontracting (minimum 15% self-performance not including materials).

Submission Instructions:

Responses must be limited to no more than 8 pages and submitted via email no later than Friday, July 11, 2025 at 12:00 PM Central Time to:

Adam J. Haley Contract Specialist Email: adam.j.haley@usace.army.mil

This is not a Request for Proposal and does not commit the Government to award a contract.

Responses to this Sources Sought will be used solely to determine acquisition strategy and small business participation.

Additional Information (Not Required for Submission):

All interested contractors must be registered in SAM.gov prior to award. Registration requires a Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) and submission of a notarized letter appointing the authorized Entity Administrator. Refer to www.SAM.gov for full registration guidance and updates on processing timelines. No fee is required to register.

https://www.sam.gov/