RECOVERY: Construction of Mission Levee Crossings

This solicitation is Subject to Availability of Funds. While posted as an ARRA requirement, this solicitation may be fully or partially obligated with remaining ARRA funds. The RECOVERY Act reporting requirements will be implemented if this project is partially or fully funded under ARRA. 

RECOVERY - Provide all plant, labor and material for the construction of the Mission Levee Crossings in the Lower Rio Grande, Hidalgo County, Texas.  This project involves work on the levee along three crossings with a combined length of approximately 0.2-mile.  The project has an estimated magnitude between $1 million and $5 million.  This is a 100% small business set-aside under the applicable NAICS Code.  The performance period is 400 calendar days; 300 calendar days for construction and 100 calendar days for re-vegetation.  Purpose is to provide a continuous flood control levee system to protect communities in the Lower Rio Grande from seasonal high flood waters.  The project will include improvements at a railroad crossing at Peñitas, a canal culvert crossing near the Lower Rio Grande Valley National Wildlife Refuge, and at the Bentsen Palm Drive crossing at Bentsen Rio Grande Valley State Park.  Work will involve construction of a stop-log structure at the railroad crossing, modification of a culvert to include gates at the canal crossing, installation of a floodgate at the road crossing, and reseeding of disturbed areas.  Solicitation, plans and specifications will be posted on or before May 3, 2010.  All responsible sources may submit a bid which shall be considered by the agency.