Grand Isle and Vicinity, Hurricane Ida Repairs, Stone Segmented Breakwaters, Jefferson Parish, LA Ed 26-001

Amendment / Modification

• The site visit day for solicitation W912P826BA011 (Grand Isle and Vicinity Hurricane Ida Repairs, Stone Segmented Breakwaters, Jefferson Parish, Louisiana) has been changed.

• The new site visit day is March 17, 2026, at 11:00 AM CST.

• The meeting site remains the parking lot of Bridgeside Marina.

• Contact Mr. Brian Cagle at 337-295-3498 for details.

• This amendment modifies the original solicitation.

• The site visit date and time have been modified. Bidders should note this change for their planning.

Amendment / Modification

This amendment (0001) to solicitation W912P826BA011 modifies the original solicitation for Grand Isle and Vicinity Hurricane Ida Repairs, Stone Segmented Breakwaters, Jefferson Parish, Louisiana. Key changes include:

• Bid Opening Date Change: The bid opening date has been extended from March 17, 2026, at 11:00 AM CST to March 31, 2026, at 11:00 AM CST.

• Answers to Bidders' Questions: Provided.

• Updated Instructions to Bidders: Included.

• Added Clauses: The following clauses have been added: FAR 52.232-5 (Payments Under Fixed-Priced Construction), FAR 52.232-27 (Prompt Payment for Construction Contract), FAR 52.236-13 (Accident Prevention), and FAR 52.249-10 (Default (Fixed Price Construction)).

• Solicitation Changes: Other changes are detailed on subsequent pages.

• Site Visit POC: David Brian Cagle (100 Asma Blvd, Suite 300, Lafayette, Louisiana). Site visit dates are March 9, 2026, at 11:00 AM and March 10, 2026, at 10:45 AM CST. Contact Mr. Cagle at 337-295-3498 for details.

• Bid Opening Date

• Instructions to Bidders

• Specifications (addition of new FAR clauses)

• Survey standards (Section 1100, paragraph 15a, regarding benchmarks)

• Liquidated Damages clause (Section 00700)

• Drawings (Sheets G-002, G-003, G-004)

The primary impact on bidders is the extended bid opening deadline. Bidders should also review the added clauses and updated instructions for any changes to their proposal preparation or submission requirements.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This solicitation is for the "Grand Isle and Vicinity, Hurricane Ida Repairs, Stone Segmented Breakwaters" project in Jefferson Parish, Louisiana. The work involves the construction of stone segmented breakwaters, including placement of stone, geotextile, bedding stone, navigation lights and platforms, and other incidental work. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code is 237990.

• Construction of up to 35 stone segmented breakwaters in shallow waters within 400 feet of the coast of Grand Isle, each approximately 250 feet long with 250-foot gaps.

• Segments will consist of geotextile fabric and stone; all activities will be water-based via barge.

• Installation of navigation lights and platforms.

• Compliance with EM 385-1-1 "Corps of Engineers Safety and Health Requirements Manual" (March 2024) and OSHA standards.

• Detailed requirements for Site Safety and Health Officers (SSHOs), Competent Persons (CPs), and Qualified Persons (QPs), including an Accident Prevention Plan (APP).

• Comprehensive submittals required, including preconstruction items, test reports, certificates, Activity Hazard Analyses (AHAs), and various plans (APP, Environmental Pollution Control Plan).

• Extensive Contractor Quality Control (CQC) program requirements, including a CQC Plan, personnel qualifications, three-phase control procedures, testing, and documentation.

• Mandates for preventing environmental pollution, managing waste, and reporting spills.

• Various surveys required, including breakwater, cross-section, and profile surveys.

• Specifications for armor stone, core material, bedding material, and separator geotextile.

• Estimated price range: $25,000,000.00 to $100,000,000.00.

• Period of Performance: 10 calendar days for commencement after notice to proceed, and 400 calendar days for completion.

• References various US Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) manuals and standards.

• Bids due by 10:00 AM (CST) on March 17, 2026.

• Bid Opening at 11:00 AM (CST) on March 17, 2026.

• Questions due no later than February 27, 2026, at 2:00 PM (CST).

• Proposals must be submitted in original and 0 copies.

• Offerors must allow at least 60 calendar days for Government acceptance.

• Proposals and submittals must adhere to strict timelines and formats.

• Unrestricted procurement.

• Prospective contractors must register in SAM.

• Allow sufficient time for delivery of hand-carried bids.

• Contractors must complete and submit provisions in Section 00600 or ORCA registration.

• Emphasizes importance of Resident Management System (RMS).

• Strict adherence to the most stringent requirements is mandated.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This solicitation is for the "Grand Isle and Vicinity, Hurricane Ida Repairs, Stone Segmented Breakwaters" project in Jefferson Parish, Louisiana. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, New Orleans District, is procuring the construction of stone segmented breakwaters.

• Construction of up to 35 segmented stone breakwaters, each approximately 250 feet long with 250-foot gaps, using geotextile fabric and stone. All activities will be water-based via barge.

• Use of barge-mounted equipment for placing materials and driving piling for navigation light platforms.

• Placement of armor stone, core material, bedding material, geotextile fabric, navigation lights, and platforms.

• Strict adherence to safety and health requirements, including EM 385-1-1 (March 2024), Site Safety and Health Officers (SSHOs), Competent Persons (CPs), Qualified Persons (QPs), Accident Prevention Plans (APP), and Activity Hazard Analyses (AHA).

• Compliance with numerous OSHA standards, EM 385-1-1, and other federal, state, and local regulations.

• Detailed submittal requirements, including Preconstruction Submittals, APP, AHA, and Quality Control Plans.

• Contractor Quality Control (CQC) plans with a three-phase control system (preparatory, initial, follow-up), testing, documentation, and reporting.

• Environmental protection measures to prevent pollution and protect resources.

• Various surveys, including breakwater, cross-section, and profile surveys.

• Specifications for materials (armor stone, core, bedding) including testing and placement.

• Installation of navigation lights and platforms.

• Contractors must ensure the most stringent requirements govern in case of conflicts.

• Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price.

• Estimated Price Range: $25,000,000 to $100,000,000.00.

• Period of Performance: Estimated 295 calendar days after notice to proceed.

• Bonding: Performance and payment bonds are required.

• Bid Opening: March 17, 2026, at 11:00 AM (CST).

• Bid Receipt Deadline: March 17, 2026, by 10:00 AM (CST).

• Questions Due: February 27, 2026, at 2:00 PM (CST).

• Proposal Acceptance Period: 60 calendar days.

• Quality Control and safety compliance are critical evaluation factors.

• APP due 15 days prior to the preconstruction conference.

• Unrestricted procurement.

• NAICS Code: 237990.

• Prospective contractors must register in SAM.

• Bidders should account for potential delays with hand-carried bids.

• Contractors must submit provisions from Section 00600 or a complete ORCA registration.

Forms / Attachments / Pricing Sheets

This document contains detailed engineering drawings and specifications for the "Grand Isle and Vicinity Hurricane Ida Repairs: Stone Segmented Breakwaters" project in Jefferson Parish, Louisiana. It serves as a critical attachment to the solicitation, providing the technical basis for the proposed construction.

• Plan Sheets (C-101 to C-104): Illustrate the layout and location of proposed stone segmented breakwaters along the Grand Isle coastline.
• Profile Sheets (C-201 to C-207): Detail the theoretical and specific profiles, cross-sections, and dimensions of the breakwaters, including core material, armor stone, bedding layers, and geotextile fabric requirements.
• Section Sheets (C-301 to C-331): Provide detailed cross-sectional views of various breakwater segments, illustrating construction methods and material placement.
• Detail Sheets (C-501 to C-502): Show specific construction details for timber pile navigation lights, including their placement and assembly.
• Specifications: Outline material requirements (e.g., stone sizes, timber treatment, galvanization) and construction methods.

These drawings are essential for bidders to understand the scope of work, the physical characteristics of the breakwaters to be constructed, and the specific materials and methods required. They form the basis for cost estimation, construction planning, and proposal development. Bidders must carefully review these documents to ensure they can meet all technical requirements.