Culvert Repairs, Colebrook River Lake, Colebrook, CT

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers New England District is soliciting proposals for drainage culvert repairs at Colebrook River Lake in Colebrook, Connecticut. The work involves stabilizing and rebuilding the outflow structures and drainage channels of four existing drainage culverts using gabion baskets, including excavating slopes, removing and reusing existing rip rap, installing base fill, gabions, filter fabric, concrete structures, backfill, pipe extensions, geotextile, lawn soil, and seeding while maintaining proper erosion control measures. Contractors must have an active SAM.gov registration at the time of submission, as those without valid registration will be automatically rejected as non-responsive. The solicitation originally had a response deadline of August 1, 2025, but Amendment 0001 extended the due date to August 7, 2025, at 5:00 PM Eastern. The contract will have a 210-calendar day performance period from the Notice to Proceed, and contractors are strongly encouraged to conduct a site visit. While the documents do not specify detailed evaluation criteria, the comprehensive Statement of Work includes extensive technical specifications and photographic documentation of existing conditions.

This procurement is designated as a total small business set-aside under NAICS code 237310 (Highway, Street, and Bridge Construction) with a small business size standard of $45 million. No incumbent contractors are identified in the solicitation materials. The estimated construction value ranges between $100,000 and $250,000, reflecting the moderate scale of the infrastructure repair project. The work specifically targets four existing drainage culverts that require stabilization and rebuilding of their outflow structures and drainage channels. Performance will take place at Colebrook River Lake in Colebrook, Connecticut, where the contractor must complete all excavation, materials installation, and site restoration activities. The project requires compliance with specific technical specifications for materials and installation methods, with particular attention to erosion control and environmental protection measures during construction activities.