Spring creek north ecosystem restoration project – brooklyn & queens, new york

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Engineering District New York is seeking a contractor for the Spring Creek North Ecosystem Restoration Project in Brooklyn and Queens, New York. The solicitation (W912DS24B0015) is for a comprehensive ecosystem restoration effort that involves excavating and re-contouring uplands to intertidal elevations, improving wetland hydrologic conditions, removing invasive plant species, and replanting with native vegetation. The project requires strict environmental compliance, including specific timing restrictions to protect wildlife such as Diamondback Terrapin and migratory birds. Bidders must submit comprehensive documentation, including detailed environmental plans, material specifications, and proof of regulatory compliance. The bid response deadline is January 16, 2025, with bids to be delivered to 26 Federal Plaza in New York, and contractors must be registered in SAM.gov and use E-Verify for employee screening.

The solicitation is a 100% unrestricted full and open competition with a HUBZone price evaluation preference under NAICS code 237990, with a size standard of $45 million. The project magnitude is estimated between $10-25 million, with a total contract duration of 730 calendar days from the Notice to Proceed. The place of performance is located in Brooklyn, NY 11210, specifically along the Belt Parkway between 75th and 157th Streets. The project encompasses approximately 36.5 acres and involves creating diverse habitat zones including low marsh, high marsh, maritime scrub shrub wetland, maritime grassland, and maritime forest. The bid abstract shows six contractors submitted bids ranging from approximately $16.8 million to $30.7 million, with the lowest base bid submitted by JRCRUZ Corp. at $16,854,500.