BOLIVAR COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI, FC/MR&T, EBMRL, SEEPAGE REMEDIATION, DEESON, ITEM 611-L
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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.
Next steps
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) Vicksburg District has issued a Special Notice for the Bolivar County, Mississippi, FC/MR&T, EBMRL, Seepage Remediation, Deeson, Item 611-L project. This opportunity, estimated between $5,000,000 and $10,000,000, involves critical levee construction and remediation work in Bolivar County, MS. Proposals are due by February 20, 2026, at 1400 CST.
Scope of Work
This project focuses on seepage remediation, levee enlargements, and berm construction. Key tasks include mobilization and demobilization, clearing and grubbing, construction of uncompacted landside berm embankments, ramp transitions, ditches, culverts, and a water control structure. Additional work covers levee surfacing, mowing, turfing, erosion control matting, stormwater pollution prevention, and environmental protection. The period of performance requires commencement within 10 calendar days and completion within 201 calendar days after the Notice to Proceed.
Contract Details
This is a Negotiated (RFP) construction contract under NAICS Code 237990 (Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction) with a $45,000,000 size standard. The estimated value is between $5,000,000 and $10,000,000. While a bid guarantee is not required, performance and payment bonds will be mandatory after award, to be submitted within 30 calendar days. The prime contractor must adhere to Limitations on Subcontracting (FAR 52.219-14), generally not paying more than 85% of the contract amount (excluding material costs) to non-similarly situated subcontractors for general construction.
Eligibility & Set-Aside
This procurement is a Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5). However, it is strictly restricted to current FY 25 MATOC contract holders for Mississippi River Levees, Construction of Levee Enlargements and Berms. No other offers will be considered. This notice primarily serves to inform about subcontracting opportunities for non-MATOC holders.
Submission & Evaluation
Proposals must be submitted electronically to Kasey Davis (Kasey.T.Davis@usace.army.mil) and Robert Ellis Screws (Ellis.Screws@usace.army.mil) by February 20, 2026, at 1400 CST. Offers must be clearly marked with the offeror's name, address, solicitation number, and due date/time. Award will be made to the lowest responsive, responsible bidder. Offerors must be actively registered in SAM.gov. Technical inquiries should be submitted via ProjNet using the bidder inquiry key UAGH66-GC3P9Y. A NIST SP 800-171 assessment is not required.
Amendments & Key Documents
Multiple amendments have been issued. Amendment 0003 extended the proposal due date to February 20, 2026, and revised several specification sections (e.g., General Contract Requirements, Measurement and Payment, Environmental Protection, Excavation, Embankment). Amendment 0002 revised numerous drawings (C-106 through C-338) and updated disposition tables. Amendment 0001 corrected the ProjNet bidder inquiry key and clarified subcontracting limitations. Bidders must review all amendments, the "Index to Drawings," "Estimated Quantities," and detailed cross-sections (C-311 through C-338) to ensure a comprehensive understanding of the project requirements.