CSSC Fish Dispersal Barrier Operations and Maintenance
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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) is soliciting proposals for a Firm-Fixed-Price contract for Operations and Maintenance (O&M) of the Electric Dispersal Barrier System (EDBS) on the Chicago Sanitary and Ship Canal (CSSC) in Romeoville, IL. This is a 100% Small Business Set-Aside. Proposals are due by February 3, 2026, at 2:00 PM Central Time.
Scope of Work
The contractor will provide all supervision, labor, equipment, and supplies for comprehensive O&M of the EDBS. Key services include:
- 24/7 Operator services (one per shift).
- Annual bridge crane inspection, load testing, and certification.
- Snow removal and parking lot maintenance.
- West Bank refuse service.
- Operations, monitoring, diagnosing, troubleshooting, and preventative maintenance for the Aquatic Nuisance Species Dispersal Barriers (ANSDB) facilities.
- Corrective maintenance parts are government-furnished.
- Compliance with NIST SP 800-171 for cybersecurity is required.
Contract & Timeline
- Contract Type: Firm-Fixed-Price Commercial Service Contract.
- Period of Performance: 12-month base period plus three (3) 12-month option periods.
- Set-Aside: 100% Small Business Set-Aside.
- NAICS Code: 561210 - Facilities Support Services (Size Standard: $47,000,000.00).
- Product Service Code (PSC): S112 - Utilities- Electrical.
- Questions Due: 7 January 2026 at 1:00 PM Central Time.
- Proposals Due: February 3, 2026, at 2:00 PM Central Time (extended by Amendment 0001).
Evaluation
Award will be made to the responsible offeror whose proposal is most advantageous to the Government, considering price and other factors. Evaluation factors are Price and Past Performance, with Technical and Past Performance being equal when combined. Offerors must submit a minimum of three (3) completed Past Performance Questionnaires (PPQs) as part of their proposal.
Additional Notes
This is a combined synopsis/solicitation (RFP W912P626RA004). Offerors must monitor SAM.gov for amendments and have an active SAM.gov registration. All proposals must be submitted via email to the points of contact. Site visits are allowed prior to proposal submission.