Cottonwood Pile Dike Repairs
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
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 (USACE), Portland District (W071 ENDIST PORTLAND), is soliciting bids for Cottonwood Pile Dike Repairs on the Lower Columbia River in Cowlitz County, Washington, between River Mile 68 and 72. This is an Invitation for Bid (IFB), resulting in a single Fixed-Price contract with an estimated magnitude between $10,000,000 and $25,000,000. The opportunity is a Total Small Business Set-Aside under NAICS 237990 ($45M size standard). Bids are due by May 15, 2026.
Scope of Work
The project focuses on focused, cost-effective repairs to select sections of individual pile dikes where hydraulic function is severely compromised. Key work elements include:
- Enrockment repair/enhancement at ten pile dikes.
- Shore connection with an offset pile dike at five of the pile dikes to address shoreline erosion.
- Debris removal within rock placement areas, disposed of at an approved upland facility.
- Installation of new steel marker piles and potential steel mooring/sheet piles at Material Offload Facilities (MOFs).
- Specific dikes include PD 68.35, PD 68.57, PD 68.79, PD 69.01, PD 69.25, PD 69.51, PD 69.79, PD 70.07, PD 70.83, PD 71.17, PD 71.51, and PD 71.59.
Contract & Timeline
- Contract Type: Fixed-Price.
- Period of Performance: Anticipated November 1, 2026, to February 28, 2028, with an in-water work window from November 1 to February 28 annually.
- Magnitude: $10,000,000.00 to $25,000,000.00.
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business.
- Bonds: Performance and Payment Bonds are required.
- Response Due: May 15, 2026, 03:00 PM local time.
- Offers Validity: 120 calendar days after the due date.
- Award Condition: Contingent upon completion of the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) process, anticipated by end of May 2026.
Evaluation
Award will be made to the lowest priced, responsible, and responsive offeror.
Key Amendments & Notes
- Amendment 0002 (April 21, 2026) extended the solicitation closing date from May 1 to May 15, 2026, and revised the wall thickness of 12" and 16" diameter steel pipe piles from 3/4" to 5/8" in Plan Sheet C-601.
- Amendment 0001 (April 21, 2026) updated environmental controls, specifically stating: "Pile driving within 660 feet of a bald eagle nest" in Specification Section 01 57 19.00 25.
- CMMC Level 1 (Self) is required.
- Prevailing wage rates (Davis-Bacon Act) apply, as detailed in General Decision Number WA20260123.
- A site visit is urged and expected.
- Bids must be submitted electronically via email to Chris Burroughs (christopher.d.burroughs@usace.army.mil) and Justin Figueredo (justin.f.figueredo@usace.army.mil).