Detroit Lead Service Lines Removal

THIS IS A SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE. THIS IS FOR MARKET RESEARCH PURPOSES ONLY. This is NOT a solicitation. This is not a Request for Bid, Proposal, or Quote. It does not constitute a solicitation and shall not be construed as a commitment to the Government. NO SOLICITATION, SPECIFICATIONS, OR DRAWINGS are available for this notice. Responses in any form are not offers and the Government is under no obligation to award a contract as a result of this announcement. No funds are available to pay for preparation of responses to this announcement. No reimbursement will be made for any costs associated with providing information in response to this survey. Any information submitted by respondents to this Sources Sought notice is strictly voluntary. Responses will not be returned to the responder. Not responding to this notice does not preclude participation in any future Request for Quote (RFQ), Invitation for Bid (IFB) or Request for Proposal (RFP), if any are issued. This survey is for market research purposes only. Only contractors capable of performing this type of work should respond to this notice. 

Description:

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Detroit District is seeking to identify qualified sources under North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) 562910 – Environmental Remediation Services in Detroit, Michigan.

The result of this market research will contribute to determining the method of procurement for this requirement. Based on the responses to this Sources Sought notice/market research, this requirement may be set-aside for small businesses (in full or in part) or procured through full and open competition. All small business set-aside categories will be considered. Telephone inquiries will not be accepted nor  acknowledged, and no feedback or evaluations will be provided to companies regarding submissions. This is NOT a Request for Proposal (RFP) or Invitation for Bid (IFB) and is for market research purposes only.

This project involves the removal of corporation stops and portions of lead service lines located within the public right-of-way areas across various neighborhoods in the City of Detroit. The primary focus is on 1,200 confirmed locations of lead lines within the right-of-way, often situated beneath berm (soft ground). Historically, at demolition sites, the lead service lines remained connected to the water main, where they were cut at the structure, crimped at the cut, and then abandoned in place underground. GIS mapping, overlaying the inventory of existing lead service lines with a list of previously demolished properties, will be provided.

Instructions:

If you desire to participate in the market research, please complete the attached Sources Sought Survey and return to the primary point of contact listed below. Failure to provide a complete response may result in the Government being unable to adequately assess your capabilities. Any information submitted by respondents to this Sources Sought is voluntary. As stipulated in Federal Acquisition Regulation 15.201, responses to this notice are not offers and cannot be accepted by the Government to form a binding contract. Any information submitted by

respondents to this Sources Sought is voluntary and will not be returned. The Government will not reimburse any costs incurred or associated with the submission of information in response to this notice. The decision to solicit for a contract shall be solely within the Government's discretion.

Additional company capability information is welcome. Your company’s response is limited to 5 pages. All attachments must be provided in either Microsoft Word, excel, or Adobe Acrobat PDF format. Attachments with files ending in “.zip” or “.exe” are not allowable and files will be stripped and deleted from any emails received by the Government. Ensure only .pdf, .docx, or .xls(x) documents are attached to your email. Please send responses by no later than 2:00 PM EST on December 10, 2025. PLEASE REFERENCE “SOURCES SOUGHT: Detroit Lead Service Lines Removal”, in the subject line.

Please respond to Sources Sought Survey in the attachment and email it to LRE-Proposal@usace.army.mil, marna.l.rockwell@usace.army.mil, and kari.tauriainen@usace.army.mil.

If you have any questions or concerns, please use the aforementioned emails. Your prompt attention and response to this notice is greatly appreciated. All data received in response to this Sources Sought that is marked or designated as corporate or proprietary will be fully protected from any release outside the Government.