Thomas J. O Brien (TJO) Embankment Repair
Closed Solicitation Posted
- Solicitation number
- W912P626BA028
- Agency
-
ENDIST Chicago
US Army Corps of Engineers, Department of Defense
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- Competitive 8(a)
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 237990 Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction
- Place of performance
- Chicago, Illinois 60604
- Points of contact
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The United States Army Corps of Engineers, Chicago District, is soliciting bids for embankment repair at the Thomas J. O'Brien Lock in Chicago, Illinois, with proposals due September 22 on this 8(a) competitive set-aside. The procurement is restricted to 8(a)-certified small businesses, and all responsible sources within that pool may submit.
Place of performance is Chicago, Cook County, Illinois. Work includes, but is not limited to, earthwork to raise embankment height, clearing and grubbing of vegetation, culvert repair, and riprap placement on the embankments to the east and west of the lock. The NAICS code is 237990, Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction, with a small business size standard of $45.0 million. The estimated construction cost is between $1,000,000 and $5,000,000. The PSC code is Z1PA, Maintenance of Recreation Facilities (Non-Building).
The contracting office is USACE Chicago District, 231 South LaSalle Street, Suite 1500, Chicago, Illinois 60604. Technical data including the solicitation, plans, and specifications are available through the DoD Procurement Integrated Enterprise Environment (PIEE) system and are downloadable in PDF format only. The solicitation was initially planned for advertisement in the fourth quarter of FY26. Bidding opened on September 22, 2026, with five offerors submitting bids ranging from approximately $1.18 million to $2.18 million.
Notice text
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Update #4 · Latest ·
Description: This Solicitation Notice is being issued by the United States Army Corps of Engineers, Chicago District, to inform interested contractors of the district is intent to issue an 8(a) competitive construction solicitation for the Thomas J. O Brien (TJO) Embankment Repair project located in Chicago, Illinois.PROJECT INFORMATION: This is a solicitation notice for an active Construction Project for the Thomas J. O Brien (TJO) Embankment Repair in Chicago, Cook County, Illinois.DESCRIPTION: This project will address deficiencies identified in the embankments to the east and west of the TJO Lock. Work includes, but is not limited to, earthwork to raise embankment height, clearing and grubbing of vegetation, culvert repair, and riprap placement.CONTRACTING OFFICE: USACE Chicago District, 231 South LaSalle Street, Suite 1500, Chicago IL 60604.ACQUISITION INFORMATION: This procurement is an 8(a) Competitive Set-Aside. The North American Industry System Classification Code (NAICS) is 237990 (Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction), with a small business size standard of $45.0 Million. The magnitude of cost for construction is estimated between $1,000,000 and $5,000,000. All responsible sources may submit a quotation, bid, or proposal, as appropriate, which will be considered by the agency.The solicitation package is planned for advertisement during the fourth (4th) quarter of Fiscal Year (FY) 26.Obtaining technical data: When the solicitation becomes active, technical data, such as the solicitation, plans and specifications may be obtained through the DoD Procurement Integrated Enterprise Environment (PIEE) system. The solicitation will be downloadable from PIEE only. The project specification files are PDF files and can be viewed, navigated, or printed using Adobe Acrobat Reader.Information: Information regarding the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers process for settling requests for equitable adjustments and duration goals to achieve definitization of equitable adjustments for change orders under construction contracts can be found by going to https://www.usace.army.mil/Strategic-Partnerships/Partnering/mod/129895/details/443/ then scrolling down on right hand side of page by clicking on View FFP Contract Changes Playbook Here.IMPORTANT POLICY: Contractors are REQUIRED to be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) AT THE TIME AN OFFER IS SUBMITTED to comply with the annual representations and certifications requirements. Registration can be completed free of charge at www.sam.gov. Contractors must register with sam.gov prior to registering with the DoD Procurement Integrated Enterprise Environment (PIEE) system. Your firm must register with PIEE in order to access the solicitation and to place a bid/proposal in response to the upcoming USACE Solicitation. POINT OF CONTACT: The Point of Contact for this acquisition is Mr. Kyle Smith at Kyle.D.Smith@usace.army.mil. Please include the solicitation number (W912P626BA028) on all correspondence.VIRTUAL PUBLIC BID OPENING:Bids are due by 1:00 PM Central Time (CT) on the date specified on the SF 1442.A Virtual Public Bid Opening will be conducted on the same day at 2:00 PM Central Time (CT). Interested parties may view and listen to the bid opening live via Microsoft Teams using the access credentials below:Join Online: Join Microsoft Teams MeetingMeeting ID: 993 308 981 909Passcode: Zn6vp6oWDial-in by Phone: +1 601-262-2433 (United States, Vicksburg)Phone Conference ID: 471 703 925# Solicitation Amendment 0001 has been posted. The Purpose of this amendment is to clarify the period of performance and add Pre-Bid Site Visit Details. Interested Parties should download a copy and include with there submission. Amendment 0002 has been published this amendment extends the IFB response time interested parties should download a copy and include in their response. Amendment 0003 has been published this amendment extends the IFB response time interested parties should download a copy and include in their response.
Update #3 ·
Description: This Solicitation Notice is being issued by the United States Army Corps of Engineers, Chicago District, to inform interested contractors of the district is intent to issue an 8(a) competitive construction solicitation for the Thomas J. O Brien (TJO) Embankment Repair project located in Chicago, Illinois.PROJECT INFORMATION: This is a solicitation notice for an active Construction Project for the Thomas J. O Brien (TJO) Embankment Repair in Chicago, Cook County, Illinois.DESCRIPTION: This project will address deficiencies identified in the embankments to the east and west of the TJO Lock. Work includes, but is not limited to, earthwork to raise embankment height, clearing and grubbing of vegetation, culvert repair, and riprap placement.CONTRACTING OFFICE: USACE Chicago District, 231 South LaSalle Street, Suite 1500, Chicago IL 60604.ACQUISITION INFORMATION: This procurement is an 8(a) Competitive Set-Aside. The North American Industry System Classification Code (NAICS) is 237990 (Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction), with a small business size standard of $45.0 Million. The magnitude of cost for construction is estimated between $1,000,000 and $5,000,000. All responsible sources may submit a quotation, bid, or proposal, as appropriate, which will be considered by the agency.The solicitation package is planned for advertisement during the fourth (4th) quarter of Fiscal Year (FY) 26.Obtaining technical data: When the solicitation becomes active, technical data, such as the solicitation, plans and specifications may be obtained through the DoD Procurement Integrated Enterprise Environment (PIEE) system. The solicitation will be downloadable from PIEE only. The project specification files are PDF files and can be viewed, navigated, or printed using Adobe Acrobat Reader.Information: Information regarding the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers process for settling requests for equitable adjustments and duration goals to achieve definitization of equitable adjustments for change orders under construction contracts can be found by going to https://www.usace.army.mil/Strategic-Partnerships/Partnering/mod/129895/details/443/ then scrolling down on right hand side of page by clicking on View FFP Contract Changes Playbook Here.IMPORTANT POLICY: Contractors are REQUIRED to be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) AT THE TIME AN OFFER IS SUBMITTED to comply with the annual representations and certifications requirements. Registration can be completed free of charge at www.sam.gov. Contractors must register with sam.gov prior to registering with the DoD Procurement Integrated Enterprise Environment (PIEE) system. Your firm must register with PIEE in order to access the solicitation and to place a bid/proposal in response to the upcoming USACE Solicitation. POINT OF CONTACT: The Point of Contact for this acquisition is Mr. Kyle Smith at Kyle.D.Smith@usace.army.mil. Please include the solicitation number (W912P626BA028) on all correspondence.VIRTUAL PUBLIC BID OPENING:Bids are due by 1:00 PM Central Time (CT) on the date specified on the SF 1442.A Virtual Public Bid Opening will be conducted on the same day at 2:00 PM Central Time (CT). Interested parties may view and listen to the bid opening live via Microsoft Teams using the access credentials below:Join Online: Join Microsoft Teams MeetingMeeting ID: 993 308 981 909Passcode: Zn6vp6oWDial-in by Phone: +1 601-262-2433 (United States, Vicksburg)Phone Conference ID: 471 703 925# Solicitation Amendment 0001 has been posted. The Purpose of this amendment is to clarify the period of performance and add Pre-Bid Site Visit Details. Interested Parties should download a copy and include with there submission. Amendment 0002 has been published this amendment extends the IFB response time interested parties should download a copy and include in their response.
Update #2 ·
Description: This Solicitation Notice is being issued by the United States Army Corps of Engineers, Chicago District, to inform interested contractors of the district is intent to issue an 8(a) competitive construction solicitation for the Thomas J. O Brien (TJO) Embankment Repair project located in Chicago, Illinois.PROJECT INFORMATION: This is a solicitation notice for an active Construction Project for the Thomas J. O Brien (TJO) Embankment Repair in Chicago, Cook County, Illinois.DESCRIPTION: This project will address deficiencies identified in the embankments to the east and west of the TJO Lock. Work includes, but is not limited to, earthwork to raise embankment height, clearing and grubbing of vegetation, culvert repair, and riprap placement.CONTRACTING OFFICE: USACE Chicago District, 231 South LaSalle Street, Suite 1500, Chicago IL 60604.ACQUISITION INFORMATION: This procurement is an 8(a) Competitive Set-Aside. The North American Industry System Classification Code (NAICS) is 237990 (Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction), with a small business size standard of $45.0 Million. The magnitude of cost for construction is estimated between $1,000,000 and $5,000,000. All responsible sources may submit a quotation, bid, or proposal, as appropriate, which will be considered by the agency.The solicitation package is planned for advertisement during the fourth (4th) quarter of Fiscal Year (FY) 26.Obtaining technical data: When the solicitation becomes active, technical data, such as the solicitation, plans and specifications may be obtained through the DoD Procurement Integrated Enterprise Environment (PIEE) system. The solicitation will be downloadable from PIEE only. The project specification files are PDF files and can be viewed, navigated, or printed using Adobe Acrobat Reader.Information: Information regarding the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers process for settling requests for equitable adjustments and duration goals to achieve definitization of equitable adjustments for change orders under construction contracts can be found by going to https://www.usace.army.mil/Strategic-Partnerships/Partnering/mod/129895/details/443/ then scrolling down on right hand side of page by clicking on View FFP Contract Changes Playbook Here.IMPORTANT POLICY: Contractors are REQUIRED to be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) AT THE TIME AN OFFER IS SUBMITTED to comply with the annual representations and certifications requirements. Registration can be completed free of charge at www.sam.gov. Contractors must register with sam.gov prior to registering with the DoD Procurement Integrated Enterprise Environment (PIEE) system. Your firm must register with PIEE in order to access the solicitation and to place a bid/proposal in response to the upcoming USACE Solicitation. POINT OF CONTACT: The Point of Contact for this acquisition is Mr. Kyle Smith at Kyle.D.Smith@usace.army.mil. Please include the solicitation number (W912P626BA028) on all correspondence.VIRTUAL PUBLIC BID OPENING:Bids are due by 1:00 PM Central Time (CT) on the date specified on the SF 1442.A Virtual Public Bid Opening will be conducted on the same day at 2:00 PM Central Time (CT). Interested parties may view and listen to the bid opening live via Microsoft Teams using the access credentials below:Join Online: Join Microsoft Teams MeetingMeeting ID: 993 308 981 909Passcode: Zn6vp6oWDial-in by Phone: +1 601-262-2433 (United States, Vicksburg)Phone Conference ID: 471 703 925# Solicitation Amendment 0001 has been posted. The Purpose of this amendment is to clarify the period of performance and add Pre-Bid Site Visit Details. Interested Parties should download a copy and include with there submission.
Update #1 ·
Description: This Solicitation Notice is being issued by the United States Army Corps of Engineers, Chicago District, to inform interested contractors of the district is intent to issue an 8(a) competitive construction solicitation for the Thomas J. O Brien (TJO) Embankment Repair project located in Chicago, Illinois.PROJECT INFORMATION: This is a solicitation notice for an active Construction Project for the Thomas J. O Brien (TJO) Embankment Repair in Chicago, Cook County, Illinois.DESCRIPTION: This project will address deficiencies identified in the embankments to the east and west of the TJO Lock. Work includes, but is not limited to, earthwork to raise embankment height, clearing and grubbing of vegetation, culvert repair, and riprap placement.CONTRACTING OFFICE: USACE Chicago District, 231 South LaSalle Street, Suite 1500, Chicago IL 60604.ACQUISITION INFORMATION: This procurement is an 8(a) Competitive Set-Aside. The North American Industry System Classification Code (NAICS) is 237990 (Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction), with a small business size standard of $45.0 Million. The magnitude of cost for construction is estimated between $1,000,000 and $5,000,000. All responsible sources may submit a quotation, bid, or proposal, as appropriate, which will be considered by the agency.The solicitation package is planned for advertisement during the fourth (4th) quarter of Fiscal Year (FY) 26.Obtaining technical data: When the solicitation becomes active, technical data, such as the solicitation, plans and specifications may be obtained through the DoD Procurement Integrated Enterprise Environment (PIEE) system. The solicitation will be downloadable from PIEE only. The project specification files are PDF files and can be viewed, navigated, or printed using Adobe Acrobat Reader.Information: Information regarding the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers process for settling requests for equitable adjustments and duration goals to achieve definitization of equitable adjustments for change orders under construction contracts can be found by going to https://www.usace.army.mil/Strategic-Partnerships/Partnering/mod/129895/details/443/ then scrolling down on right hand side of page by clicking on View FFP Contract Changes Playbook Here.IMPORTANT POLICY: Contractors are REQUIRED to be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) AT THE TIME AN OFFER IS SUBMITTED to comply with the annual representations and certifications requirements. Registration can be completed free of charge at www.sam.gov. Contractors must register with sam.gov prior to registering with the DoD Procurement Integrated Enterprise Environment (PIEE) system. Your firm must register with PIEE in order to access the solicitation and to place a bid/proposal in response to the upcoming USACE Solicitation. POINT OF CONTACT: The Point of Contact for this acquisition is Mr. Kyle Smith at Kyle.D.Smith@usace.army.mil. Please include the solicitation number (W912P626BA028) on all correspondence.VIRTUAL PUBLIC BID OPENING:Bids are due by 1:00 PM Central Time (CT) on the date specified on the SF 1442.A Virtual Public Bid Opening will be conducted on the same day at 2:00 PM Central Time (CT). Interested parties may view and listen to the bid opening live via Microsoft Teams using the access credentials below:Join Online: Join Microsoft Teams MeetingMeeting ID: 993 308 981 909Passcode: Zn6vp6oWDial-in by Phone: +1 601-262-2433 (United States, Vicksburg)Phone Conference ID: 471 703 925#
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| C04 Abstract of Bids (SF1409) - W912P626BA028-1 TJO Embankment Signed.pdf |
Notice history
| Notice | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| This notice | Solicitation | |
| Thomas J. O Brien (TJO) Embankment Repair | Pre-Solicitation |
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