Lake Creek Levee Repair
Overview
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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 United States Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Walla Walla District, is conducting market research through a Sources Sought notice for the Lake Creek Levee Repair project. This initiative aims to identify qualified businesses capable of performing levee rehabilitation construction near Troy, Lincoln County, Montana. The project involves repairing a levee segment on the Kootenai River, which was significantly damaged by a flood event. This is not a solicitation, but responses will inform future acquisition decisions for a firm fixed-price construction contract. Responses are due by 2:00 p.m. PDT, April 6, 2026.
Scope of Work
The project involves the repair of approximately 400 feet of the Lake Creek Levee, located on the right bank of Keeler Creek. The levee, part of the Kootenai River system, was largely destroyed by a flood, necessitating the construction of a temporary flood fight levee. The repair will protect residential homes and public infrastructure. The anticipated in-water work window is between mid-July and mid-October 2026. All on-site work must comply with the USACE Safety and Health Requirements Manual (EM 385-1-1), requiring an Accident Prevention Plan and Activity Hazard Analyses. A Site Safety and Health Officer (SSHO) with 3 years of experience and OSHA 30-Hour training, and a Certified Erosion and Sediment Control Lead, are required. Contractors will use the Government-furnished Construction Contractor Module (QCS) of the Resident Management System (RMS).
Contract Details
- Type: Sources Sought (Market Research)
- Anticipated Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price construction contract
- NAICS: 237990 - Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction
- Small Business Size Standard: $45 million
- Bonds: Performance and Payment Bonds will be required
- Anticipated Award: June 2026
- Set-Aside: None specified (market research stage)
Response Requirements
Interested businesses should submit:
- List of current/past projects demonstrating technical experience with similar work, including narrative, firm's role, performance period, dollar value, completion date, and special qualifications.
- Reference list for each project.
- Statement of firm's business size (Large, HUBZone, SDVOSB, 8(a), SDB, WOSB).
- Percentage of work the prime intends to perform, noting if subcontracting >20%.
- Statement of intent to bid on the project.
- Statement of firm's bonding capacity.
- CAGE Code and SAM.GOV Unique Entity ID.
Submission Details
Responses must be submitted via email ONLY to Nathan Bruce at nathan.i.bruce@usace.army.mil. Attachments must be in Microsoft Word or Adobe Acrobat PDF format. The subject line should be "SOURCES SOUGHT: Lake Creek Levee Repair".
Deadlines
- Response Due: April 6, 2026, by 2:00 p.m. PDT
- Published: March 20, 2026