Craney Island Eastward Expansion, Main Dike, 1B

THIS IS A SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE ONLY. THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS. THERE WILL NOT BE A SOLICITATION, NOR SPECIFICATIONS AVAILABLE AT THIS TIME. EXHIBIT DRAWINGS ARE INCLUDED IN THIS NOTICE FOR REFERENCE ONLY.

The Norfolk District Corps of Engineers is seeking qualified, experienced firms capable of performing dredging and debris removal, approximately 149,500 cubic yards of material, from an area east of the shoreline of Craney Island and north of the Craney Island Rehandling Basin. The objective of the project is to perform dredging and debris removal over a portion of the proposed Craney Island Eastward Expansion project main dike footprint and per room at the access channels. The work is anticipated to be performed by mechanical and/or hydraulic dredging to the depth of 4 feet below the existing mud line. Dredging of the upper 4 feet of seabed should provide adequate removal of existing debris to allow for subsequent contracts utilizing hydraulic pipeline dredging to greater depths. All removed material shall be screened for debris. Debris shall be disposed off-site per local and Federal regulations. Dredged material shall be transported to the Government furnished placement site within Craney Island dredged material management area.

In accordance with FAR 36/DFARs 236, the estimated construction price range for this project is between $1,000,000.00 and $5,000,000.00. NAICS Code 237990 applies, with a small business size standard of $27.5M.
The Government is not obligated to and will not pay for any information received from potential sources as a result of this synopsis.

The construction period of performance will be approximately 145 calendar days from issuance of the Notice to Proceed (NTP). The official synopsis citing the solicitation number will be issued on Federal Business Opportunities (FBO) www.fbo.gov and inviting firms to register electronically to receive a copy of the solicitation when it is issued.

Firm's response to this Synopsis shall be limited to 10 pages and shall include the following information.

1. Firm's name, address, point of contact, phone number, and e-mail address.
2. Firm's interest in bidding on the solicitation when it is issued.
3. Firm's capability to perform a contract of this magnitude and complexity (include firm's capability to execute construction, comparable work performed within the past 5 years):
Brief description of the project, (customer name, timeliness of performance, and dollar value of the project) - provide at least 3 examples.
4. Firm's Business Size - LB, SB, 8(a), HUBZone, SDVOSB, or WOB.
5. Firm's Joint Ventures (existing), including Mentor Protégés and teaming arrangement information is acceptable.
6. Firm's Bonding Capability (construction bonding level per contract and aggregate construction bonding level, both expressed in dollars) via letter from bonding company.
The Government will utilize this information in determining an acquisition strategy. Please state all of the socio-economic categories in which your company belongs (8(a), Hub-zone, Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business, Woman Owned etc.).

Interested Firm's shall respond to this Sources Sought no later than 2:00 PM EST 13 May 2019. Limit capability briefing package to 10 pages. This sources sought should not be construed in any manner to be an obligation of the U.S. Corps of Engineers, Norfolk District to issue a contract, or result in any claim for reimbursement of costs for any effort you expend responding to this request. No solicitation is currently available.
All prospective contractors are required to be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) database prior to contract award. Offerors and contractors may obtain information on registration and annual confirmation requirements by calling 1-866-606-8220 or via the Internet at https://www.sam.gov. Representations and Certifications Applications apply to this solicitation. Representations and Certifications may be completed online via SAM.

Email your response to Stormie Wicks, Stormie.B.wicks@usace.army.mil cc'd Eartha D. Garrett, Eartha.D.Garrett@usace.army.mil

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