Articulated Concrete Mattress Castings

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Memphis District, is soliciting bids under solicitation number W912EQ-20-B-0002 to procure the casting of 70,980 square feet of articulated concrete mattress at the specified location. Bidders must furnish all plant, materials, equipment, supplies, and labor to cast the mattresses in accordance with provided specifications, schedules, drawings, and any additional details provided by the Contracting Officer. The Government reserves the option to increase quantities by up to 15%. Bids were due by March 10, 2020, and the agency will evaluate bids based on total price to select the apparent successful offeror.

This set-aside procurement is designated for total small business. The primary NAICS code is 327390 and PSC code is 3731. Two companies submitted bids by the deadline: Fordice Construction Company and Mississippi Limestone. Fordice Construction Company's total bid of $11,370,816.88 was 59% of the government estimate, while Mississippi Limestone's total bid of $13,885,560.00 was 22% higher than the estimate. The castings must be produced at the Richardson Landing casting field in Memphis, Tennessee by the contractor. The Government may increase the base and option quantities awarded by up to 15 percent.