Finderne Farms Wetland Mitigation Site, Bridgewater, NJ
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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, is conducting a Sources Sought market analysis for a future construction contract at the Finderne Farms Wetland Mitigation Site in Bridgewater, NJ. This effort involves extensive planting, installation of anti-herbivory measures, and culvert construction. The estimated construction cost is between $25 million to $100 million. The purpose is to identify potential business sources, with specific interest in small businesses, certified 8(a) (Regions 1, 2, 3), certified HUBZone, and Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB). Responses 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 a supportive cradle.
- Fabrication and replacement of interpretive signage.
Contractors must conform to all local, state, and federal laws and submit a site-specific safety and health plan for approval prior to mobilization.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sources Sought / Market Analysis (for a future construction contract)
- NAICS Code: 237990 (size standard $33.5 million)
- Estimated Value: $25 million to $100 million
- Targeted Businesses: Small business, certified 8(a) (Regions 1, 2, 3), certified HUBZone, SDVOSB
- Response Due: May 15, 2026, 4:00 PM ET
- Published: May 1, 2026
Survey Questions for Respondents
Interested firms are requested to answer a survey covering:
- Experience with similar planting, fencing, anti-herbivory, and culvert construction projects, including plant survivability outcomes.
- Willingness to bid and proposed bidding structure (sole, prime, joint venture).
- Dollar limits on bids and largest relevant contracts as prime.
- Bonding capacity (per contract and total).
- Business size and certifications (small, 8(a), HUBZone, SDVOSB).
- Owned/operated heavy construction equipment suitable for the work.
Additional Notes
This is for market analysis only; no awards will be made from responses, and no solicitation is available at this time. Responses will inform the appropriate acquisition strategy for a future procurement. The government will not rank submittals or provide replies. Submit survey questionnaires via email to Nicole.C.Fauntleroy@usace.army.mil and Nicholas.P.Emanuel@usace.army.mil.