Lower Rouge River Old Canal Remedial Dredging

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SOLICITATION AMENDMENT 0004 ISSUED ON AUGUST 29, 2018
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Amendment No. 0004 is hereby issued to Solicitation No. W911XK19B0002.
The response / bid opening date is CHANGED to Friday, August 31, 2018, at 2:00 p.m. Eastern Time.
The Solicitation is clarified to indicate that the Government will pay the tipping fee for disposal of dredged material at the Pointe Mouillee Confined Disposal Facility. All other disposal costs remain the responsibility of the Contractor.
See the attached Amendment document for complete information.
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SOLICITATION AMENDMENT 0004 ISSUED ON AUGUST 29, 2018
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Amendment No. 0004 is hereby issued to Solicitation No. W911XK19B0002.

The response / bid opening date is CHANGED to Friday, August 31, 2018, at 2:00 p.m. Eastern Time.

The Solicitation is clarified to indicate that the Government will pay the tipping fee for disposal of dredged material at the Pointe Mouillee Confined Disposal Facility.  All other disposal costs remain the responsibility of the Contractor.

See the attached Amendment document for complete information.

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ANNOUNCEMENT - AMENDMENT FORTHCOMING
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The Corps of Engineers is preparing an amendment that will extend the response period and establish a new bid opening date of Friday, August 31, 2018. The forthcoming amendment will be posted at this site, www.fbo.gov, under this solicitation number, W911XK18B0002.
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ANNOUNCEMENT - AMENDMENT FORTHCOMING
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The Corps of Engineers is preparing an amendment that will extend the response period and establish a new bid opening date of Friday, August 31, 2018. The forthcoming amendment will be posted at this site, www.fbo.gov, under this solicitation number, W911XK18B0002.

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SOLICITATION AMENDMENT 0003 ISSUED ON AUGUST 24, 2018
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Amendment No. 0003 is hereby issued to Solicitation No. W911XK18B0002.
The specification for aggregate materials has been updated as indicated in the attached Amendment document.
The response / bid opening date is UNCHANGED.
See the attached Amendment document for complete information.
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SOLICITATION AMENDMENT 0003 ISSUED ON AUGUST 24, 2018
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Amendment No. 0003 is hereby issued to Solicitation No. W911XK18B0002.

The specification for aggregate materials has been updated as indicated in the attached Amendment document.

The response / bid opening date is UNCHANGED.

See the attached Amendment document for complete information.

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SOLICITATION AMENDMENT 0001 ISSUED ON AUGUST 14, 2018
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Amendment No. 0001 is hereby issued to Solicitation No. W911XK18B0002.
The construction wage determination has been updated to the current version. The specification has been updated to include the internet link to the USACE Material Testing Center. FAR Clause 52.252-1, Alterations in Solicitation, has been updated to incorporate the referenced changes to the requirements.
The response/bid opening date has not changed.
See the attached Amendment document for complete information.
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SOLICITATION AMENDMENT 0001 ISSUED ON AUGUST 14, 2018
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Amendment No. 0001 is hereby issued to Solicitation No. W911XK18B0002.
The construction wage determination has been updated to the current version.  The specification has been updated to include the internet link to the USACE Material Testing Center.  FAR Clause 52.252-1, Alterations in Solicitation, has been updated to incorporate the referenced changes to the requirements.

The response/bid opening date has not changed.

See the attached Amendment document for complete information.


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SOLICITATION AMENDMENT 0002 ISSUED ON AUGUST 20, 2018
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Amendment No. 0002 is hereby issued to Solicitation No. W911XK18B0002.
The specification and solicitation documents have been updated as indicated on the attached Amendment document. These changes incorporate and formalize responses that have been issued to Bidder Inquiries. FAR 52.252-1, Alterations in Solicitation, has been updated to incorporate the referenced changes to the requirements.
The response / bid opening date is CHANGED to Wednesday, August 29, 2018.
The time at which the Bidder Inquiry System will stop receiving new inquiries is changed to Tuseday, August 21, 2018, at 4:00 p.m. Eastern Time.
See the attached Amendment document for complete information.
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SOLICITATION AMENDMENT 0002 ISSUED ON AUGUST 20, 2018
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Amendment No. 0002 is hereby issued to Solicitation No. W911XK18B0002.

The specification and solicitation documents have been updated as indicated on the attached Amendment document.  These changes incorporate and formalize responses that have been issued to Bidder Inquiries.  FAR 52.252-1, Alterations in Solicitation, has been updated to incorporate the referenced changes to the requirements.

The response / bid opening date is CHANGED to Wednesday, August 29, 2018.

The time at which the Bidder Inquiry System will stop receiving new inquiries is changed to Tuseday, August 21, 2018, at 4:00 p.m. Eastern Time.

See the attached Amendment document for complete information.

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ANNOUNCEMENT - AMENDMENT FORTHCOMING
The Corps of Engineers is preparing an amendment that will extend the response period and establish a new bid opening date for the solicitation. This forthcoming amendment will be posted at this site, www.fbo.gov, under this solicitation number, W911XK18B0002.
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ANNOUNCEMENT - AMENDMENT FORTHCOMING


The Corps of Engineers is preparing an amendment that will extend the response period and establish a new bid opening date for the solicitation.  This forthcoming amendment will be posted at this site, www.fbo.gov, under this solicitation number, W911XK18B0002.

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SOLICITATION AMENDMENT 0001 ISSUED ON AUGUST 14, 2018
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Amendment No. 0001 is hereby issued to Solicitation No. W911XK18B0001.
The construction wage determination has been updated to the current version. The specification has been updated to include the internet link to the USACE Material Testing Center. FAR Clause 52.252-1, Alterations in Solicitation, has been updated to incorporate the referenced changes to the requirements.
The response/bid opening date has not changed.
See the attached Amendment document for complete information.
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SOLICITATION AMENDMENT 0001 ISSUED ON AUGUST 14, 2018
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Amendment No. 0001 is hereby issued to Solicitation No. W911XK18B0001.
The construction wage determination has been updated to the current version.  The specification has been updated to include the internet link to the USACE Material Testing Center.  FAR Clause 52.252-1, Alterations in Solicitation, has been updated to incorporate the referenced changes to the requirements.

The response/bid opening date has not changed.

See the attached Amendment document for complete information.


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AUGUST 8, 2018 - SITE VISIT SIGN-IN SHEETS
The site visit was conducted as scheduled on July 27, 2018. A copy of the sign-in sheets has been uploaded for reference.
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AUGUST 8, 2018 - SITE VISIT SIGN-IN SHEETS

The site visit was conducted as scheduled on July 27, 2018.  A copy of the sign-in sheets has been uploaded for reference.

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AUGUST 7, 2018 - SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION REGARDING VALIDATED LABORATORIES
Specification Section 01 45 00.00 10, Paragraph 3.7.B.1 indicates that all material testing laboratories must be validated by the USACE Material Testing Center for the tests to be performed. The link for the information page that is referenced in this paragraph is as follows:
https://www.erdc.usace.army.mil/Media/Fact-Sheets/Fact-Sheet-Article-View/Article/476661/materials-testing-center/
A copy of the Register of Validated Testing Laboratories, version July 27, 2018, has also been uploaded for reference. This may not be the most current version of the Register, and bidders are directed to access the web page for the most current information.
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AUGUST 7, 2018 - SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION REGARDING VALIDATED LABORATORIES


Specification Section 01 45 00.00 10, Paragraph 3.7.B.1 indicates that all material testing laboratories must be validated by the USACE Material Testing Center for the tests to be performed. The link for the information page that is referenced in this paragraph is as follows:

https://www.erdc.usace.army.mil/Media/Fact-Sheets/Fact-Sheet-Article-View/Article/476661/materials-testing-center/

A copy of the Register of Validated Testing Laboratories, version July 27, 2018, has also been uploaded for reference.  This may not be the most current version of the Register, and bidders are directed to access the web page for the most current information.

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SOLICITATION POSTING - BID PERIOD IS OPEN - JULY 18, 2018
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SEE THE ATTACHED SOLICITATION DOCUMENT FOR THE OFFICIAL RESPONSE DATE AND SUBMITTAL REQUIREMENTS FOR INTERESTED BIDDERS
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Detroit District, is soliciting bids for construction services to dredge and dispose of contaminated sediment and debris from the Lower Rouge River Old Channel at Detroit, Michigan.
Provide all work materials, labor, supervision, management, and administration as indicated in the attached Solicitation, Drawings, Specification, and Attachment.
The estimated cost of construction is between $10 million and $25 million.
The Government intends to issue a single, FIRM FIXED PRICE contract for construction services.
This action is unrestricted and open to small and large businesses.
The North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) Code for this procurement is 237990 - Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction, for which the Small Business Size Standard is $27.5 million in average annual receipts.
See the attached Solicitation document for information regarding requirements for small business subcontracting and price preference for registered HUBZone small businesses.
An organized site visit has been scheduled as indicated in the Solicitation document. See the INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS information in Section 00 21 13 of the Solicitation document for important instructions and information.
A public bid opening will be held at the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Detroit Contracting Branch at the location, date, and time for bid delivery. See the INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS information in Section 00 21 13 of the Solicitation document for more detailed information and instructions.
Solicitation documents are only available electronically via this advertisement. Use the file links that are included on this page to download the Solicitation, Drawings, Specifications, and any Amendment documents or attachments that may be published. Requests for solicitation documents made by telephone or email will not be honored, as contractors must download the documents through the FedBizOpps website..

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SOLICITATION POSTING - BID PERIOD IS OPEN - JULY 18, 2018
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SEE THE ATTACHED SOLICITATION DOCUMENT FOR THE OFFICIAL RESPONSE DATE AND SUBMITTAL REQUIREMENTS FOR INTERESTED BIDDERS

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Detroit District, is soliciting bids for construction services to dredge and dispose of contaminated sediment and debris from the Lower Rouge River Old Channel at Detroit, Michigan.

Provide all work materials, labor, supervision, management, and administration as indicated in the attached Solicitation, Drawings, Specification, and Attachment.

The estimated cost of construction is between $10 million and $25 million.

The Government intends to issue a single, FIRM FIXED PRICE contract for construction services.

This action is unrestricted and open to small and large businesses.

The North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) Code for this procurement is 237990 - Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction, for which the Small Business Size Standard is $27.5 million in average annual receipts.

See the attached Solicitation document for information regarding requirements for small business subcontracting and price preference for registered HUBZone small businesses.

An organized site visit has been scheduled as indicated in the Solicitation document.  See the INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS information in Section 00 21 13 of the Solicitation document for important instructions and information.

A public bid opening will be held at the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Detroit Contracting Branch at the location, date, and time for bid delivery.  See the INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS information in Section 00 21 13 of the Solicitation document for more detailed information and instructions.

Solicitation documents are only available electronically via this advertisement.  Use the file links that are included on this page to download the Solicitation, Drawings, Specifications, and any Amendment documents or attachments that may be published.  Requests for solicitation documents made by telephone or email will not be honored, as contractors must download the documents through the FedBizOpps website.

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SCHEDULE UPDATE: It is expected that the solicitation for the Lower Rouge River Old Channel Remedial Dredging project will be published in mid-July 2018. The solicitation document and accompanying drawings, specifications, and exhibits will be posted to this page.
Website: Federal Business Opportunities www.fbo.gov
Solicitation Number: W911XK18B0002
Solicitation Type: Invitation for Bids
Set-Aside: None. Unrestricted solicitation
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SCHEDULE UPDATE:  It is expected that the solicitation for the Lower Rouge River Old Channel Remedial Dredging project will be published in mid-July 2018.  The solicitation document and accompanying drawings, specifications, and exhibits will be posted to this page.

Website: Federal Business Opportunities  www.fbo.gov
Solicitation Number: W911XK18B0002
Solicitation Type:  Invitation for Bids
Set-Aside:  None.  Unrestricted solicitation

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This is a PRE-SOLICITATION NOTICE. The referenced Solicitation will be posted to this site at an upcoming date as described below.
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers intends to solicit bids for construction services associated with environmental dredging and remediation of the Lower Rouge River, Old Channel, at Detroit, Michigan. The Old Channel runs from the main channel of the Rouge River to the outlet at the Detroit River. Work will involve removal and offsite disposal of sediments contaminated with polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) and non-aqueous phase liquids (NAPLs). Specific activities will include:
A. Removal and disposal of debris and obsolete structures;
B. Installation of temporary sheet pile wall with backfill for shoreline protection
C. Dredging and disposal of contaminated sediments;
D. In situ capping of river bottom;
E. Establishment and maintenance of water quality controls;
F. Decontamination of equipment;
G. Pre-discharge treatment of wastewater;
H. Verification sampling and surveys;
The scope of work will be divided into a base contract plus one option, which may be exercised within 250 days after award of the base contract.
The performance period for this work will be approximately twenty months, with contract award by late Summer 2018 and phased completion of dredging by late 2019 and site restoration by Spring 2020.
The estimated cost of construction is between $10,000,000 and $25,000,000.
The Government intends to issue a FIRM FIXED PRICE contract.
The North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code is for this work is 237990, which has a small business size standard of $27.5 million in average annual receipts for dredging and surface cleanup activities.
This action will be UNRESTRICTED. Any successful large business will be required to submit and implement a Small Business Subcontracting Plan in accordance with federal policy and standards.
It is intended that this solicitation will be advertised and processed as an Invitation for Bids in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 14 Sealed Bidding. The intended date for posting the solicitation is on or about June 26, 2018, with a bid opening date approximately 30 days later and award of the contract by mid-September 2018.
Specific calendar dates will be included in the solicitation. The solicitation package will include drawings/plans and specifications. The solicitation package will be available only electronically via FedBizOpps at www.fbo.gov. Requests for solicitation packages made by telephone, fax, or email will not be honored, as contractors must download the documents through the FedBizOpps website.
In order for interested contractors to conduct business with the Federal Government, contractors must register their firms at the System for Award Management (SAM). Contractors can access SAM for free at www.SAM.gov. Instructions are on the web page..

This is a PRE-SOLICITATION NOTICE. The referenced Solicitation will be posted to this site at an upcoming date as described below.

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers intends to solicit bids for construction services associated with environmental dredging and remediation of the Lower Rouge River, Old Channel, at Detroit, Michigan. The Old Channel runs from the main channel of the Rouge River to the outlet at the Detroit River. Work will involve removal and offsite disposal of sediments contaminated with polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) and non-aqueous phase liquids (NAPLs). Specific activities will include:

A. Removal and disposal of debris and obsolete structures;
B. Installation of temporary sheet pile wall with backfill for shoreline protection
C. Dredging and disposal of contaminated sediments;
D. In situ capping of river bottom;
E. Establishment and maintenance of water quality controls;
F. Decontamination of equipment;
G. Pre-discharge treatment of wastewater;
H. Verification sampling and surveys;

The scope of work will be divided into a base contract plus one option, which may be exercised within 250 days after award of the base contract.

The performance period for this work will be approximately twenty months, with contract award by late Summer 2018 and phased completion of dredging by late 2019 and site restoration by Spring 2020.

The estimated cost of construction is between $10,000,000 and $25,000,000.

The Government intends to issue a FIRM FIXED PRICE contract.

The North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code is for this work is 237990, which has a small business size standard of $27.5 million in average annual receipts for dredging and surface cleanup activities.

This action will be UNRESTRICTED. Any successful large business will be required to submit and implement a Small Business Subcontracting Plan in accordance with federal policy and standards.

It is intended that this solicitation will be advertised and processed as an Invitation for Bids in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 14 Sealed Bidding. The intended date for posting the solicitation is on or about June 26, 2018, with a bid opening date approximately 30 days later and award of the contract by mid-September 2018.

Specific calendar dates will be included in the solicitation. The solicitation package will include drawings/plans and specifications. The solicitation package will be available only electronically via FedBizOpps at www.fbo.gov. Requests for solicitation packages made by telephone, fax, or email will not be honored, as contractors must download the documents through the FedBizOpps website.

In order for interested contractors to conduct business with the Federal Government, contractors must register their firms at the System for Award Management (SAM). Contractors can access SAM for free at www.SAM.gov. Instructions are on the web page.

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SCHEDULE UPDATE: It is expected that the solicitation for the Lower Rouge River Old Channel Remedial Dredging project will be published in the first or second week of July 2018. The solicitation document and accompanying drawings, specifications, and exhibits will be posted to this page.
Website: Federal Business Opportunities www.fbo.gov
Solicitation Number: W911XK18B0002
Solicitation Type: Invitation for Bids
Set-Aside: None. Unrestricted solicitation
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SCHEDULE UPDATE:  It is expected that the solicitation for the Lower Rouge River Old Channel Remedial Dredging project will be published in the first or second week of July 2018.  The solicitation document and accompanying drawings, specifications, and exhibits will be posted to this page.

Website: Federal Business Opportunities  www.fbo.gov
Solicitation Number: W911XK18B0002
Solicitation Type:  Invitation for Bids
Set-Aside:  None.  Unrestricted solicitation

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This is a PRE-SOLICITATION NOTICE. The referenced Solicitation will be posted to this site at an upcoming date as described below.
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers intends to solicit bids for construction services associated with environmental dredging and remediation of the Lower Rouge River, Old Channel, at Detroit, Michigan. The Old Channel runs from the main channel of the Rouge River to the outlet at the Detroit River. Work will involve removal and offsite disposal of sediments contaminated with polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) and non-aqueous phase liquids (NAPLs). Specific activities will include:
A. Removal and disposal of debris and obsolete structures;
B. Installation of temporary sheet pile wall with backfill for shoreline protection
C. Dredging and disposal of contaminated sediments;
D. In situ capping of river bottom;
E. Establishment and maintenance of water quality controls;
F. Decontamination of equipment;
G. Pre-discharge treatment of wastewater;
H. Verification sampling and surveys;
The performance period for this work will be approximately twenty months, with contract award by late Summer 2018 and phased completion of dredging by late 2019 and site restoration by Spring 2020.
The estimated cost of construction is between $10,000,000 and $25,000,000.
The Government intends to issue a FIRM FIXED PRICE contract.
The North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code is for this work is 237990, which has a small business size standard of $27.5 million in average annual receipts for dredging and surface cleanup activities.
This action will be UNRESTRICTED. Any successful large business will be required to submit and implement a Small Business Subcontracting Plan in accordance with federal policy and standards.
It is intended that this solicitation will be advertised and processed as an Invitation for Bids in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 14 Sealed Bidding. The intended date for posting the solicitation is on or about June 26, 2018, with a bid opening date approximately 30 days later and award of the contract by mid-September 2018.
Specific calendar dates will be included in the solicitation. The solicitation package will include drawings/plans and specifications. The solicitation package will be available only electronically via FedBizOpps at www.fbo.gov. Requests for solicitation packages made by telephone, fax, or email will not be honored, as contractors must download the documents through the FedBizOpps website.
In order for interested contractors to conduct business with the Federal Government, contractors must register their firms at the System for Award Management (SAM). Contractors can access SAM for free at www.SAM.gov. Instructions are on the web page..

This is a PRE-SOLICITATION NOTICE. The referenced Solicitation will be posted to this site at an upcoming date as described below.

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers intends to solicit bids for construction services associated with environmental dredging and remediation of the Lower Rouge River, Old Channel, at Detroit, Michigan. The Old Channel runs from the main channel of the Rouge River to the outlet at the Detroit River. Work will involve removal and offsite disposal of sediments contaminated with polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) and non-aqueous phase liquids (NAPLs). Specific activities will include:

A. Removal and disposal of debris and obsolete structures;
B. Installation of temporary sheet pile wall with backfill for shoreline protection
C. Dredging and disposal of contaminated sediments;
D. In situ capping of river bottom;
E. Establishment and maintenance of water quality controls;
F. Decontamination of equipment;
G. Pre-discharge treatment of wastewater;
H. Verification sampling and surveys;

The performance period for this work will be approximately twenty months, with contract award by late Summer 2018 and phased completion of dredging by late 2019 and site restoration by Spring 2020.

The estimated cost of construction is between $10,000,000 and $25,000,000.

The Government intends to issue a FIRM FIXED PRICE contract.

The North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code is for this work is 237990, which has a small business size standard of $27.5 million in average annual receipts for dredging and surface cleanup activities.

This action will be UNRESTRICTED. Any successful large business will be required to submit and implement a Small Business Subcontracting Plan in accordance with federal policy and standards.

It is intended that this solicitation will be advertised and processed as an Invitation for Bids in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 14 Sealed Bidding. The intended date for posting the solicitation is on or about June 26, 2018, with a bid opening date approximately 30 days later and award of the contract by mid-September 2018.

Specific calendar dates will be included in the solicitation. The solicitation package will include drawings/plans and specifications. The solicitation package will be available only electronically via FedBizOpps at www.fbo.gov. Requests for solicitation packages made by telephone, fax, or email will not be honored, as contractors must download the documents through the FedBizOpps website.

In order for interested contractors to conduct business with the Federal Government, contractors must register their firms at the System for Award Management (SAM). Contractors can access SAM for free at www.SAM.gov. Instructions are on the web page.