Recovery--Y--embankment stabilization and slide repairs at JOE pool DAM, texas.

This contract action was accomplished using other than competitive procedures because a statute exists that expressly authorizes or requires that the acquisition be made from a specific source or through another agency (FAR 6.302-5); specifically, Sole source awards under the 8(a) Program. Per FAR 6.302-5 a J&A is not required for this award.

This is a special notice to inform the public of the use of the Recovery Act funds.

RECOVERY: THIS NOTICE IS PROVIDED FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY. THIS OPPORTUNITY WAS AVAILABLE ONLY TO 8(a) CONTRACTOR SMR CONSTRUCTION, INC.

The Contract Specialist for this action is Allen R. Bassett at 817-886-1051; or by e-mail at Allen.R.Bassett@usace.army.mil

This contract action was accomplished using Other Than Full and Open Competition under the authority of FAR 6.302-5(b)(4), Sole source awards under the 8(a) Program15 U.S.C. 637 and the Partnership Agreement dated 1 February 2002 between the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) and the Department of Defense (DoD).

The contractor shall provide all labor, supervision, tools, transportation, equipment, and materials necessary to repair upstream and downstream embankments at Joe Pool Dam.

Work entails repair of eight slides along the downstream embankment of Joe Pool Dam via excavation and stockpiling of topsoil for reuse; excavate slide material, mix with lime, and replace the soil/lime mixture followed by compaction and seeding of disturbed areas. Removal and disposal of site concrete apron and guard posts at slide areas. Grading of benched shoreline areas to a uniform surface; apply geotextile filter fabric followed by application of bedding material; place riprap on repaired shoreline and tie in to exiting riprap.