Duluth Replace Retaining Wall Project, located at the Gerald W. Heaney Federal Building, US Courthouse, and Custom House
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. General Services Administration (GSA) is conducting a Sources Sought to identify qualified General Contractors (GCs) for the anticipated Duluth Retaining Wall Replacement Project at the Gerald W. Heaney Federal Building in Duluth, MN. This is for market research only, with a solicitation anticipated around June 2026. Responses are due by May 28, 2026, at 03:30 pm eastern.
Scope of Work
This is a complex construction project involving the exterior replacement of a large, 25-foot tall retaining wall located on bedrock within a constrained urban site. The scope includes:
- Demolition and removal of the existing wall structure and associated site improvements.
- Significant cast-in-place concrete work.
- Site excavation and utility coordination.
- Mandatory maintenance of public traffic and pedestrian flow.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sources Sought / Market Research (anticipated Firm Fixed Price contract)
- NAICS: 236220 - Commercial and Institutional Building Construction
- Estimated Magnitude: Between $1,000,000 and $5,000,000
- Period of Performance: 429 calendar days
- Acquisition Strategy: Anticipated Full and Open Competition
- Response Due: May 28, 2026, 03:30 pm eastern
- Published: May 19, 2026
Key Contractor Requirements
Firms must demonstrate recent and relevant experience, including:
- Successful completion of at least three projects within the last five years, each valued at $1,000,000 or more, involving structural cast-in-place retaining wall construction, site excavation, utility coordination, and traffic maintenance.
- Capability to employ a specialty installer for temporary soil nail walls.
- Utilization of a Delegated Design Engineer registered in the State of Minnesota.
Response Information
Interested contractors must complete the form linked in the notice (https://forms.gle/5RCJF99Gx7L5b2Cp9) or, if unable to use the Google form, complete the attached form and email it to dana.douglas@gsa.gov and alicia.flueger@gsa.gov. The email subject line must reference the project name and "GC Sources Sought Response." Oral communications, telecommunications, and faxed inquiries are not accepted.
Additional Notes
This notice is for planning purposes only and does not constitute a request for offers or proposals. The Government will not pay for information submitted and is not obligated to provide feedback. A solicitation may be published on SAM.gov after market research is complete.