Flood Control, Amite River and Tributaries, Louisiana, Comite River Basin, Comite River Diversion Project
Closed Pre-Solicitation Posted
- Solicitation number
- W912P825SS0015
- Agency
-
ENDIST New Orleans
US Army Corps of Engineers, Department of Defense
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 237990 Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction
- Place of performance
- Baton Rouge, Louisiana 70804, United States
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, New Orleans District is conducting market research for construction services related to the Flood Control, Amite River and Tributaries, Louisiana, Comite River Basin, Comite River Diversion Project. The work involves comprehensive flood control construction including excavation of a diversion channel, reshaping of the existing Comite River, excavation and riprap for the north tributary, placement of riprap and bedding material, construction dewatering, reinforced concrete structures, steel h-pile driving, and various other construction activities such as access roads, asphaltic pavement, fencing, and turf establishment. The government is seeking qualified construction firms with the interest, capabilities, and qualifications to perform this extensive civil engineering project. A key focus of this sources sought notice is gathering contractor feedback on Project Labor Agreements (PLAs), which may be required for contracts estimated at $35 million or more under Executive Order requirements. Responses to this sources sought notice must be submitted by 2:00 P.M. CST on July 11, 2025, to the designated contracting officer at quinton.b.hamm@usace.army.mil with tracking number W912P8-25-SS-0015 in the subject line.
This procurement does not utilize any set-aside designations and is classified under NAICS code 237990 for Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction. The project timeline is substantial, with an estimated completion period of 670 calendar days for the base work and an additional 200 days if optional work is exercised after receipt of notice to proceed. While specific contract values are not disclosed, the mention of potential PLA requirements suggests the project may exceed the $35 million threshold that triggers such agreements. The sources sought notice specifically requests contractor input on whether PLA inclusion would affect their decision to bid and how it might impact their pricing, seeking both dollar estimates and percentage approximations of potential cost effects. No incumbent contractors or current service providers are identified in this pre-solicitation announcement.
Notice text
THIS NOTICE IS FOR SOURCES SOUGHT ONLY. THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL ORINVITATION FOR BID. The tracking number for this announcement is W912P8-25-SS-0015.The purpose of this sources sought notice is to obtain insight into the interest, capabilities, and qualifications of firms; as well as assist the Government in preparing market research and establishing an acquisition strategy in support of this effort.
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, New Orleans District seeks qualified Construction firms interested and capable of providing construction services for Flood Control, Amite River and Tributaries, Louisiana, Comite River Basin, Comite River Diversion Project. The work consists of excavation of a diversion channel, reshaping of the existing Comite river, excavation and riprap for the north tributary, placement of riprap and bedding material, construction dewatering, reinforced concrete for the diversion structure, driving of steel h-piles, semi-compacted fill, drainage ditch excavation, reinforced concrete pipe headwall, installation of reinforced concrete pipe, site grading, construction of access roads, asphaltic pavement, fencing, turf establishment, traffic control and coordination, and other related incidental work. (The estimated time of completion is 670 calendar days for Base Work and an additional 200 days, if Optional Work is exercised, after receipt of notice to proceed.
On February 4, 2022, the President signed an Executive Order on the use of Project Labor Agreements for Federal Construction Projects (the "Order"), which requires the federal government to require a project labor agreement ("PLA") before awarding any "large-scale construction contract," defined as a contract for which the estimated cost is $35 million or more. PLAs are being evaluated in accordance with FAR 22.504(d); therefore, Flood control could be subject to the use of PLAs. It is requested as part of Market Research under this Sources Sought to provide responses to following:
1. Would the inclusions of PLAs in the Flood Control project affect your company bidding on the project? (Would you still provide a bid if PLAs are included)?
2. Would the inclusion of the PLA requirement affect your bid price? If so, would it increase or decrease your bid price, please provide an approximation of how much (either estimate dollar value or percentage of the affect)?
The responses to this SOURCES SOUGHT must be emailed to Quinton Hamm , quinton.b.hamm@usace.army.mil no later than 2:00 P.M. CST, on Friday , July 11, 2025.Please include W912P8-25-SS-0015 in the subject line in your response.
Notice history
| Notice | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| This notice | Pre-Solicitation | |
| Flood Control, Amite River and Tributaries, Louisiana, Comite River Basin, Comite River Diversion Project | Solicitation | |
| Flood Control, Amite River and Tributaries, Louisiana, Comite River Basin, Comite River Diversion Project | Pre-Solicitation |
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