Construction Services for Watertown Yacht Club Retaining Wall in Watertown, MA
Overview
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Qualification Details
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, New England District is issuing a Sources Sought Announcement for Construction Services to repair a retaining wall at the Watertown Yacht Club (WYC) in Watertown, Massachusetts. This market research aims to identify qualified 8(a), Women-Owned, Service Disabled Veteran-Owned, HUBZone, and Small Business concerns. The NAICS code is 237990 with a size standard of $45M. The estimated construction cost is between $1,000,000 and $5,000,000. Responses are due by July 1, 2026.
Scope of Work
The project involves repairing the existing retaining wall along the Charles River at the WYC. Key tasks include:
- Installing a new steel sheet pile wall with a concrete cap at the water's edge in two sections: approximately 75-ft near the clubhouse and 150-ft at the eastern limits.
- Filling and compacting the area between the existing block retaining wall (which will remain) and the new sheet pile wall with gravel.
- Installing new wire fencing.
- Removing and reinstalling exterior electric lighting and receptacles.
- Disconnecting and reconnecting utilities (fuel pump, water, marine sanitary pumpout, electrical).
Challenges: Limited on-site space (approx. 25 ft setback from water's edge) for installing 16 to 19-ft sheet piles, requiring the contractor to select appropriate equipment. Some disturbed soils may be contaminated with polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons and heavy metals, necessitating special handling, stockpiling procedures, and worker protection measures.
Contract & Timeline
- Contract Type: Sources Sought (Market Research)
- NAICS Code: 237990 (Size Standard: $45M)
- Estimated Cost: $1,000,000 - $5,000,000
- Set-Aside: Targeting 8(a), Women-Owned, Service Disabled Veteran-Owned, HUBZone, and Small Business concerns.
- Planned Solicitation Issuance: Fall 2026
- Construction Period: 4 months, beginning Spring 2027
- Capabilities Package Due: July 1, 2026
Capabilities Package Requirements
Interested firms must submit a capabilities package (limited to 20 pages) via email to Distephano.marcellus@usace.army.mil. The package must include:
- Business classification (e.g., HUBZone, 8(a)).
- Type of equipment proposed for the project.
- Two (2) example projects from the last ten (10) years demonstrating experience with similar project types and proposed equipment, including Points of Contact.
- Proof of bonding capacity.
- Details of any proposed subcontractors, including their prior experience and qualifications, ensuring their role on past projects aligns with their proposed role for this project.
Important Notes
This is a Sources Sought announcement for market research purposes only and is not a Request for Proposal (RFP) or an announcement of a solicitation. The Government will not pay for any material provided in response to this market survey. The results of this survey will be considered valid for one year from the notice date.