Mechanical Island Unloading

This announcement is for information and planning purposes only.  It is not to be construed as a commitment by the Government, implied or otherwise, to issue a solicitation or award a contract.

This is a Pre-solicitation Synopsis.

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, St. Paul District (USACE) is planning to solicit a requirement for the unloading of dredge material for USACE storage sites and for maintenance dredging of the navigational channels within the St. Paul District area of responsibility.  The work will consist of, but is not limited to, furnishing all plant, labor, material, and equipment necessary for unloading dredge material from USACE storage sites and/or dredging the navigational channel with a backhoe, dragline, or other mechanical equipment on marine plant, and transporting the material to designated placement sites.

USACE intends to issue an Invitation for Bid (IFB) on or around 08 July 2022 that will be a 100% Small Business set-aside competition for award of one (1) firm-fixed-price, Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract.  The period of performance will be one (1) year beginning 01 March 2023, with two (2) 12-month option periods. 

The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for this project is 237990, Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction with a size standard of $39.5M.  The estimated magnitude of construction is between $10,000,000.00 and $25,000,000.00.  The contract will require 100% performance and payment bonds.

This synopsis is not a Request for Quotes, Proposals, or Bids.  In accordance with FAR Part 36, this is a pre-solicitation notice indicating that a solicitation for a competitive acquisition for award of one firm-fixed-price IDIQ contract is intended to be publicized on https://SAM.gov in the near future.  The specifications will be detailed in the formal solicitation when issued.  Bids will be due not less than 30 days from the date the solicitation is issued.  The definitive bid due date and time will be stated in the solicitation and any associated amendments that may be issued.

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This announcement is for information and planning purposes only.