FY26 C&D SR-1 Bearing Replacement Contract
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), Philadelphia District (NAP), has issued a Sources Sought Notice for the FY26 C&D SR-1 Bearing Replacement Contract. This RFI seeks to identify qualified contractors for the replacement of bridge bearings on the Senator Roth Bridge in St. Georges, DE. The estimated project magnitude is between $5,000,000 and $10,000,000. Responses are due by March 6, 2026.
Scope of Work
This contract involves the replacement of bridge bearings on the Senator Roth Bridge, a major 6-lane highway bridge crossing the Chesapeake and Delaware Canal. Key tasks include:
- Providing temporary traffic control in accordance with a Contractor-prepared, MDDOT approved plan.
- Replacing 8 pot bearings and elastomeric bearings.
- Temporary jacking of the bridge.
- Performing spall and crack repairs. The work will require complete closure of the bridge in one direction for each bearing replacement, permissible from Friday night through Sunday. The estimated period of performance is 180 calendar days.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sources Sought / Request for Information (RFI)
- Estimated Value: $5,000,000 - $10,000,000
- Duration: 180 calendar days (estimated period of performance)
- NAICS: 237990, Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction (SBA Size Standard: $45.0M)
- Set-Aside: None specified (market research stage)
- Response Due: March 6, 2026, 1:00 PM Eastern Time
- Published: March 3, 2026
Evaluation
This RFI is for market research and planning purposes only to determine a competitive basis and potential small business participation. It does not constitute a solicitation or promise to issue one. Respondents should demonstrate experience in bridge maintenance/repairs, provide details on small business status, subcontracting plans, and bonding capacity.
Additional Notes
This is not a solicitation, and the Government is under no obligation to pay for information submitted. Proprietary information is not requested. Responses should be emailed to Molly Gallagher (molly.gallagher@usace.army.mil) and Connor Struckmeyer (Connor.A.Struckmeyer@usace.army.mil) with the subject line "Sources Sought – FY 26 C&D SR-1 Bearing Replacement Contract".