CSRM Charleston Peninsula Project

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Charleston District is conducting market research through a Sources Sought announcement for coastal storm risk management construction services related to the Charleston Peninsula Project in South Carolina. The procuring agency is seeking industry feedback on construction capabilities and acquisition strategies for two distinct project segments classified under NAICS 237990 (Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction). Key requirements include demonstrating prime contractor experience on heavy civil construction projects, engineering expertise in adaptive flood protection structures with phased construction methodologies, and familiarity with Project Labor Agreement (PLA) requirements. The evaluation will assess contractor capability across four potential acquisition strategies: Design-Build (DB), Design-Build-to-Budget (DB2B), Integrated Design & Construction (IDAC), and Design-Bid-Build (DBB), with industry input sought on which approach best suits each segment's technical complexities. Interested firms must submit responses by 4:00 PM Eastern time on May 28, 2026, to Addison Layfield at addison.g.layfield@usace.army.mil, with capability evidence limited to five pages. It is important to note that this announcement is for market research purposes only and does not constitute a commitment to issue a solicitation or award a contract.

No set-aside designations have been applied to this procurement, and this is a market survey rather than a traditional solicitation with an incumbent contractor identified. The two project segments carry significantly different cost estimates: the Adger's Wharf segment encompasses approximately 1,200 linear feet of seawall and pedestrian promenade construction with estimated costs between $15 million and $30 million, while the Lockwood Drive segment spans approximately 7,820 linear feet and includes tide gates, public promenade, ADA-compliant tie-ins, pedestrian ramps, and nature-based shoreline enhancements with projected costs between $150 million and $250 million. The overall project is being advanced jointly by the City of Charleston and USACE with the goal of pursuing design/build or collaborative construction contracts. The small business size standard for this category is $45 million in revenue. Participation in this Sources Sought announcement is voluntary and responses will not be used to rank or evaluate firms for future solicitations, serving purely as an information-gathering mechanism for the agency.