NOTICE_AM_0002_folder_incorrectly_labeled_AM0003.pdf

This notice provides information on a future solicitation for the New Soo Lock Upstream Channel Deepening project. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Detroit District intends to issue an Invitation for Bid solicitation to construct channel deepening through removal of approximately 300,000 cubic yards of bedrock and overburden material. The channel will be deepened to a depth of 29 feet below Low Water Datum to accommodate a new Poe sized lock. The contractor will have the option to use mechanical means or blasting for bedrock removal and will dispose of material at an adjacent upland site. The estimated contract value is between $25 million to $100 million and the period of performance is 22 months. The anticipated NAICS code is 237990 and the solicitation type will be firm-fixed price construction contract awarded to the lowest priced responsive and responsible bidder. The pre-solicitation notice provides relevant details on the project scope and timeline to help inform industry in advance of the forthcoming solicitation planned for release in October 2019 on the Federal Business Opportunities website.