Lock & Dam 7 Outdraft Modification

The Department of the Army Corps of Engineers Engineering District St. Paul is seeking small businesses to modify the existing weir and construct a new rock weir structure at Lock & Dam 7, in accordance with specific contract drawings and specifications. The project falls under the North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code 237990 for Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction, with a small business size standard of $45 million. The procurement will result in a firm fixed-price contract that requires precise engineering and construction capabilities for hydraulic infrastructure modification. While specific evaluation criteria are not detailed in the pre-solicitation notice, contractors will likely be assessed on technical expertise, construction capabilities, and adherence to project specifications. The opportunity is currently in the pre-solicitation phase, which suggests potential bidders should prepare for an upcoming formal solicitation and carefully review the eventual request for proposals.

This contract opportunity is exclusively set aside for small businesses and has an estimated contract value between $5 million and $10 million. The procurement is categorized under Product Service Code Y1PZ for Construction of Other Non-Building Facilities, indicating a specialized infrastructure project. The contract will be awarded through the St. Paul Engineering District, which is part of the Army Corps of Engineers' civilian defense infrastructure program. No incumbent contractor is mentioned in the notice, suggesting this may be a new construction or significant modification project. The April 9, 2025 posting date indicates that potential bidders have time to prepare comprehensive proposals that meet the technical and administrative requirements for this hydraulic infrastructure project.