Lake Pontchartrain and Vicinity Foreshore Repair Project
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 U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, New Orleans District, has issued a Sources Sought notice for the Lake Pontchartrain and Vicinity Foreshore Repair Project in Louisiana. This is for market research purposes only, seeking qualified construction firms interested and capable of providing services for restoring existing riprap armoring. This is NOT a solicitation, and no contract will be awarded from this notice. The estimated magnitude of construction is between $25,000,000 and $100,000,000. Responses are due by March 13, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. CT.
Scope of Work
The project involves restoring existing riprap armoring to an original design elevation of 4.5 feet with a 5-foot-wide crown and 1 vertical to 3 horizontal side slopes. Key requirements include:
- Approximately 300,000 Tons of Class R-2200 riprap (a 158,000 Ton increase).
- Delivery of riprap will require barges and flotation dredging.
- Approximately 77,500 Tons of R-200 stone and 112,000 SY of Geotextile Fabric for the splashpad (increases of 38,500 Tons and 24,000 SY, respectively).
Contract Details
- Opportunity Type: Sources Sought (Market Research)
- Estimated Magnitude: $25,000,000 to $100,000,000
- NAICS Code: 237990 (Construction Of Other Non Building Facilities)
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
- Project Labor Agreement (PLA): PLAs are being evaluated, and this project could be subject to PLA requirements if the estimated cost exceeds $35 million.
Submission Requirements
Interested firms must submit a response, limited to five (5) pages, via email by the deadline. Information requested includes:
- Firm's name, address, point of contact, phone, website, and email.
- Interest in bidding as a Prime, Joint Venture, or Partner.
- Bonding capacity.
- Small business social economic categories certification (if applicable).
- Ability to meet PLA requirements, including impact on bidding and estimated cost changes.
- Capability to perform heavy construction, with examples of experience in earthen levee projects, marsh habitats, open water, and environmentally sensitive areas. Examples should detail contract type, customer name, timeliness, satisfaction, and project costs.
Key Dates & Contact
- Response Due: March 13, 2026, 11:00 a.m. CT
- Submission Email: Angela.C.Day@usace.army.mil
- Contact: Angela Day (Angela.C.Day@usace.army.mil)
Important Notes
This is for planning purposes only; no proposals are being requested or accepted. No reimbursement will be made for response costs. A separate announcement will be published on SAM.gov if the Government proceeds with an acquisition.