Shoreline Stabilization and Jetty Repair - Harlan County Lake Project, Nebraska

The Kansas City District, Operations Division, Harlan County Lake has a need for shoreline stabilization in multiple areas. Due to high lake levels in 2019, the shoreline at Harlan County Lake eroded into several campgrounds, recreation, boat ramps, and other project areas. Several jetties have also been damaged to include the crushed rock on top of the jetty which is used for public access.

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Kansas City District, intends to issue an Invitation for Bid (IFB) solicitation for Construction Activities for Shoreline Stabilization and Jetty repair due to damages sustained during the 2019 flood events.

The scope of work consists of the following: construction work to include, but not limited to shoreline stabilization including accurate installation and sloping, correct material sizing, and additional placement of material to prevent further erosion.

Shoreline protection work is necessary to provide adequate bank stabilization. To accomplish this project, additional riprap revetment shall be constructed.

Jetty Rehabilitation will include replacing displaced rip rap on jetty sides and crushed rock on jetty top to provide access.

At this time, no Pre-Solicitation Conference is planned for this solicitation. If the Government does elect to hold a Pre-solicitation Conference, the pre-solicitation announcement will be modified accordingly. There will be an organized site visit planned for this solicitation. The details will be included in the solicitation. If there are any changes to the scheduled site visit, the correct time and location will be included in the solicitation or amendments as applicable. At this time there are no options identified for this project. The details will be included in the plans and specifications.

This solicitation will be issued as an Invitation for Bid (IFB) which will result in the award of a single firm fixed price (FFP) construction contract. The estimated performance period for completion of construction project will be noted in the actual solicitation. At this time, no options have been identified for this project.

Currently, no Pre-Solicitation Conference is planned for solicitation. If the Government does elect to hold a Pre- Solicitation Conference, the presolicitation announcement will be modified accordingly.

In accordance with FAR 36.204 and DFARS 236.204, the estimated magnitude of this construction project is: between $250,000.00 and $500,000.00. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for this project is 237990-Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction, and the size standard is $39,500,000.00.

This solicitation will be issued as unrestricted.

Bids received in response to this solicitation will be evaluated in accordance with the Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) Part 14. An award will be made to the lowest responsive bid and from a responsible source.

Bids will not be accepted or considered by email or other forms of electronic means. However, due to COVID-19 risk mitigation protocols electronic submission of bids may be authorized.  There will be language included in the solicitation to address this area specifically. It is anticipated that the invitation for bid will be posted by 19 June 2020.

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