Alvin Bush Dam Rock Wall Stabilization, Kettle Creek, Clinton County, PA
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Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
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Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Baltimore District is procuring a design-bid-build firm-fixed-price contract for the Alvin Bush Dam Rock Wall Stabilization project in Kettle Creek, Clinton County, PA. This project addresses the deterioration and erosion of the dam's rock wall, which threatens Kettle Creek Road. The magnitude of construction is estimated between $25,000,000 and $100,000,000. Bids for solicitation W912DR26BA002 have been received, and an Abstract of Offers has been published, indicating the solicitation period has closed.
Scope of Work
The project involves constructing two reinforced concrete rock anchored walls to prevent further progressive rock erosion and the failure of Kettle Creek Road. Key components include:
- Stabilization of the rock wall alongside the spillway of Alvin Bush Dam.
- Drainage improvements, paving, grading, and spoils management.
- Construction of access roads, stairs, railing, and fencing.
- Obtaining necessary permits, including from the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection National Pollution.
- Specific line items from the Abstract of Offers include power line relocation, concrete for new wall construction, water tightness testing, waterproofing anchor holes, redrilling pregrouted holes, and various options for concrete rehabilitation, paving, and culvert replacement.
Contract Details
- Type: Design-Bid-Build, Firm-Fixed-Price Contract
- Magnitude: Between $25,000,000 and $100,000,000
- Set-Aside: None specified
- Solicitation Number: W912DR26BA002
- Amendments: Six amendments were issued for this solicitation.
Bidders & Status
An "Abstract of Offers" (Optional Form 1419) has been published, detailing bids received from nine contractors: Allison Park Contractors, Inc.; Brayman Construction Corporation; David Boland, Inc.; Kinsley Construction, LLC; Mascaro Construction Company, LP; Merlo, Inc.; Michels Construction, Inc.; Thalle Construction Co., Inc.; and Wagman Heavy Civil, INC. Bidders provided a 20% Bid Bond and acknowledged amendments. This indicates the solicitation period has closed and bids are under evaluation.
Contact Information
For inquiries, contact Clark Miller at clark.b.miller@usace.army.mil or 410-962-5679.