Finderne Farms Wetland Mitigation Site, Bridgewater, NJ
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 York District, has issued a Sources Sought announcement for market analysis regarding a construction contract at the Finderne Farms Wetland Mitigation Site in Bridgewater, NJ. This effort involves extensive planting, anti-herbivory measures, and culvert work. The estimated construction cost is between $25 million to $100 million. Responses to the survey are due by May 15, 2026.
Scope of Work
The project entails:
- Planting approximately 6,500 trees, 11,000 shrubs, and 18,000 herbaceous plugs across 17 wetland and riparian zones (0.7 to 11 acres).
- Installation of deer fencing, goose exclusion, and other anti-herbivory measures.
- Removal and disposal of 22 linear feet of crushed 14-inch culvert.
- Construction of a 22 linear feet 15-inch RCP Class V culvert, including concrete headwalls and supportive cradle.
- Fabrication and replacement of interpretive signage.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sources Sought / Market Research (for a future construction contract)
- NAICS: 237990 (Construction of Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Projects), size standard $33.5 million.
- Set-Aside: Market analysis to identify potential small businesses, certified 8(a) (SBA Regions 1, 2, 3), certified HUBZone, and Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB).
- Estimated Value: $25,000,000 to $100,000,000.
- Response Due: May 15, 2026, 4:00 PM ET.
- Published: April 30, 2026, 4:23 PM ET.
Evaluation
Responses will be used solely for market analysis to determine the appropriate acquisition strategy for a future procurement. This is not a solicitation, and no awards will be made from this announcement.
Additional Notes
Interested firms are requested to complete a confidential survey questionnaire detailing project execution capabilities, experience with similar work (including planting survivability), bonding capacity, and equipment. Submissions should be emailed to Nicole.C.Fauntleroy@usace.army.mil and Nicholas.P.Emanuel@usace.army.mil.