Grand Isle and Vicinity, Hurricane Ida Repairs, Stone Segmented Breakwaters, Project, Jefferson Parish, Louisiana
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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 Orleans District, has issued a Sources Sought notice for Hurricane Ida Repairs involving the construction of Stone Segmented Breakwaters in Grand Isle and Vicinity, Jefferson Parish, Louisiana. This is market research to gather information on industry capabilities and interest, specifically regarding the potential use of Project Labor Agreements (PLAs). Responses are due by March 10, 2026.
Scope of Work
The project entails the construction of 31 segmented stone breakwaters and 10 navigation lights within a 16,000-foot gap between existing breakwater fields. Each breakwater segment will be approximately 250 feet long with 250-foot gaps, consisting of geotextile, core and bedding stone, and armor stone. The breakwater top elevation will be (+) 6 NAVD88. Navigational lights will be installed on tripod-shaped structures. Construction methods will involve barge-mounted draglines, excavators, and pile drivers.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sources Sought / Market Research
- Estimated Magnitude: Between $25,000,000.00 and $100,000,000.00
- NAICS Code: 237990 (Construction Of Other Non Building Facilities)
- Set-Aside: None specified
- Response Due: March 10, 2026, 2:00 p.m. CST
- Published: March 5, 2026
Information Requested
The Government is primarily seeking input on the use of Project Labor Agreements (PLAs) for this requirement. Firms are asked to provide information on:
- Knowledge of PLA use in the local area for similar projects.
- Awareness of skilled labor shortages or time-sensitive issues.
- Specific reasons for or against PLA use to advance Federal Government interests.
- Estimated percentage of labor cost and the impact of PLA inclusion/exclusion on bid price.
- Intent to bid with or without a PLA requirement. Responses are limited to three pages.
Additional Notes
This is a Sources Sought notice for planning purposes only and does not constitute a Request for Proposal or Invitation for Bid. A solicitation is not available at this time.