W912P625SS0004 Michigan City Breakwater Sources Sought

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Chicago District has issued a market survey seeking qualified contractors for the Michigan City Breakwater Stone Placement - Phase II project, which involves construction services for continuing stone placement efforts along the detached breakwater at Michigan City Harbor. The project specifically addresses the remaining middle portion of the structure, requiring approximately 150 linear feet of construction using 14-22-ton armor stone within the existing approved footprint. Interested contractors must demonstrate relevant experience in marine stonework, possess adequate bonding capability, and submit a detailed self-performance statement as part of their response. All respondents must be registered in SAM.gov prior to award and are required to submit their responses by July 11, 2025, with submissions limited to 8 pages detailing company information and capabilities. This notice is strictly for market research purposes and does not constitute a solicitation for proposals or bids.

The procurement is specifically targeted at qualified Small Business concerns, including certified HUBZone, 8(a), Woman-Owned Small Business (WOSB), and Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) firms, with no general set-aside designation applied. The estimated contract value ranges between $1,000,000 and $5,000,000, reflecting the substantial nature of the marine construction work required. The performance period is established at 365 calendar days, providing contractors with a full year to complete the stone placement activities. The Corps of Engineers has indicated a proposed award date of January 2026, allowing several months for the formal solicitation process to unfold following this market research phase. The project represents a continuation of ongoing breakwater rehabilitation efforts, focusing on the specific 150 linear feet of the middle portion that requires completion to maintain the structural integrity of the harbor's protective barrier.