Corps Island Unloading

SOL #: W912ES26BA001Award Notice

Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSE
Dept Of The Army
W07V ENDIST ST PAUL
SAINT PAUL, MN, 55101-1323, United States

Place of Performance

Red Wing, MN

NAICS

Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction (237990)

PSC

Maintenance Of Dredging Facilities (Z1KF)

Set Aside

Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5) (SBA)

Timeline

1
Posted
Oct 14, 2025
2
Last Updated
Apr 28, 2026

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 Department of the Army, US Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) St. Paul District, has received and opened bids for the Corps Island Unloading project, a 100% Small Business Set-Aside for the maintenance of dredging facilities. This opportunity involves the excavation and relocation of over 300,000 cubic yards of dredge material from Corps Island in Diamond Bluff, WI. Bids were opened on March 10, 2026, and are currently under evaluation, moving towards an eventual award.

Scope of Work

This project, titled "Corps Island Dredge Material Site Unloading Pool 3," requires the removal and transport of over 300,000 cubic yards of stockpiled dredge material from Corps Island. The contractor is responsible for providing disposal capacity at a readily available commercial site (e.g., gravel/sand pit) or beneficial use sites, ensuring no disturbance to wetlands. The work involves mechanical and/or hydraulic excavation, permanent placement of material, site preparation, berm construction, and adherence to specific removal depths and work limits (8.2 acres). Detailed engineering drawings and hydrologic data are provided.

Contract Details

  • Type: Fixed-Firm Price
  • Period of Performance: 730 calendar days after Notice to Proceed
  • Estimated Value: Approximately $5-10 million
  • Set-Aside: 100% Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
  • NAICS Code: 237990 (Maintenance Of Dredging Facilities)
  • Place of Performance: Diamond Bluff, WI

Submission & Evaluation Status

Bids for Solicitation W912ES26BA001 were due and publicly opened on March 10, 2026, at 1400hrs. A corrected bidding abstract, posted on March 24, 2026, details the government's estimate and bids received from multiple contractors for the base requirement (300,000 CY) and three optional line items (each 50,000 CY) for excavation and relocation, along with associated Performance and Payment Bonds. The evaluation process is underway.

Key Documents & Amendments

  • Wage Determination: Amendment #2 updated the wage determination for Heavy and Highway Construction Projects in Minnesota (MN20260236, effective 01/02/2026), which includes prevailing wage rates and fringe benefits for relevant labor classifications.
  • Sediment Data: Attachment 1 provides detailed laboratory analysis of sediment samples, crucial for understanding environmental conditions and potential risks.
  • Instructions to Bidders: Amendments clarified the contractor's responsibility for providing disposal capacity.

Contact Information

For inquiries, contact Theodore Hecht at theodore.r.hecht@usace.army.mil or 651-290-5415.

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