Central Everglades Planning Project (CEPP) Contract 11B, Everglades Agricultural Area (EAA) A-2 Reservoir Embankment and Structures, Palm Beach County, FL.
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- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
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- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
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Quick Summary
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Jacksonville District, has published a Justification and Approval (J&A) for a sole-source contract modification related to the Central Everglades Planning Project (CEPP) Contract 11B, Everglades Agricultural Area (EAA) A-2 Reservoir Embankment and Structures in Palm Beach County, FL. This action is taken under the authority of FAR 6.302-1, citing that only one responsible source can meet agency requirements.
Purpose of Modification
The primary purpose of this modification to Contract No. W912EP24C0018 is to accelerate the completion date of Contract 11B. This acceleration is crucial to bring the overall EAA A-2 Reservoir project (including Contract 11A) to completion by December 31, 2029, significantly reducing the period of performance by 1,796 days.
Contract Details
- Original Contract: W912EP24C0018, awarded to Thalle Construction Co Inc. on September 27, 2024, through full and open competition.
- Contract Type: Modification to an existing contract.
- Authority: Justified under Title 10 U.S.C. 3204(b)(B) and FAR 6.302-1(a)(2)(iii), which permits other than full and open competition when only one responsible source can satisfy agency requirements.
- Place of Performance: Palm Beach, FL.
- Published Date: March 12, 2026.
Scope of Work
The modification encompasses the full scope of work from the original Contract 11B, along with all associated costs required for accelerated project completion, including labor, materials, and equipment. The contractor is also required to integrate key project schedule milestones from the concurrent Contract 11A to ensure seamless progress.
Rationale for Sole Source
The decision to pursue a sole-source modification with the incumbent contractor, Thalle Construction Co Inc., is based on the need for continuity of highly specialized services and to avoid unacceptable delays that would arise from bringing a new contractor up to speed. The J&A asserts that no other source can meet these specific requirements without significant disruption to the project timeline and increased costs.
Impact
This notice is a justification for modifying an existing contract and does not represent a new solicitation or request for proposals. The impact is on the incumbent contractor's schedule and scope to meet an accelerated completion date for a critical Everglades restoration project.