Rio de La Plata Flood Control Project, North Coast Super-Aqueduct Relocation Project in Dorado and Toa Baja, Puerto Rico

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Caribbean District, is conducting market research for the Rio de La Plata Flood Control Project, specifically the North Coast Super-Aqueduct (NCSA) Relocation Project in Dorado and Toa Baja, Puerto Rico. The procurement involves the relocation of approximately 1,000 feet of a 72-inch diameter prestressed concrete cylinder pipe (PCCP) waterline to a 72-inch welded steel pipe (WSP) configuration installed between a parallel steel sheet pile system. Key contract requirements include the installation of steel and high-density polyethylene (HDPE) temporary bypass pipes, water utility distribution accessories, cathodic corrosion protection, thrust blocks with deep foundations, braced steel sheet pile cofferdams with a minimum 15-foot differential head, and wet tapping operations. Prime contractors must either perform all wet tapping work activities in-house or engage a first-tier subcontractor with a minimum of 15 years of experience in similar wet tapping operations. The sources sought response deadline is May 7, 2026, at 12:00 PM AST, with responses limited to 15 pages and submitted through the Procurement Integrated Enterprise Environment (PIEE). Submissions must include firm identification information, capability documentation with at least three comparable projects from the past 10 years, business classification, and details on anticipated subcontracting or teaming arrangements.

This pre-solicitation notice carries no small business set-aside designation and is open to both small and large businesses under NAICS code 237110 (Water and Sewer Line and Related Structures Construction), which carries a small business size standard of $45 million. The estimated contract value ranges between $25,000,000 and $100,000,000, with full federal funding anticipated for an FY27 award. The estimated period of performance is approximately 560 calendar days following the Notice to Proceed. The project serves approximately 190,000 direct clients and 600,000 citizens across north and metropolitan Puerto Rico, making it a critical infrastructure initiative. Prior government contract experience is not required, though firms must be registered with the System for Award Management (SAM) to be eligible for contract award.