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

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.