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 is a Request for Information (RFI) to identify qualified firms capable of replacing 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 requested by January 28, 2025, at 2:00 PM Eastern Time.
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 plans.
- Replacing 8 pot bearings and elastomeric bearings.
- Temporary jacking of the bridge.
- Performing spall and crack repairs.
- Managing full bridge closures in one direction (Friday night through Sunday) for each of the four bearing replacements (2 Northbound, 2 Southbound).
The estimated period of performance is 180 calendar days.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sources Sought / Request for Information (RFI) for market research purposes.
- Estimated Magnitude: $5,000,000 - $10,000,000
- NAICS Code: 237990, Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction (SBA Size Standard: $45.0M).
- Set-Aside: None specified (market research stage).
- Response Due: January 28, 2025, 2:00 PM ET.
- Published: January 13, 2026.
Response Requirements
Interested contractors should provide:
- Firm name, CAGE/UEI, and point of contact information.
- Three (3) projects completed within the last ten years demonstrating bridge maintenance/repair experience (as prime or subcontractor), including project details, self-performed work percentage, and dollar amount.
- Small business status under NAICS 237990 and any sub-categories.
- Anticipated subcontracting percentage and types of work to be subcontracted to small businesses.
- Bonding capacity (per contract and aggregate).
- Indication of intent to submit a proposal if a solicitation is issued.
Additional Notes
This RFI is for informational and planning purposes only and does not constitute a solicitation or commitment to award a contract. Proprietary information is not requested at this stage. Responses will help determine a competitive basis and potential small business participation.
Contact Information
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".