Levee Repairs at Saline County Levee District #2, Ray-Carroll Bottoms Consolidated Levee District of Carroll County, and Howard County Levee District #4

Questions & Answers / Clarifications

This document contains bidder inquiries and government responses related to the "Saline #2, HC#4, Ray Carroll" project. It clarifies various aspects of the solicitation, specifications, and drawings.

• Access to Plans & Specifications: Full plans and specifications are available on the Sam.gov site and/or using the PIEE Solicitation Module.
• Clearing/Grubbing of Borrow Areas: Clearing/grubbing of borrow areas is allowed, excluding mature trees. Mature trees will be clearly marked by the Corps of Engineers (COE) prior to work starting.
• Perimeter Fencing: An amendment will be issued to delineate the amount of fencing required and whether it includes borrow areas.
• Air Program Manager Notification: An amendment will be issued to clarify the requirement for notifying the Air Program Manager at least 6 months before bringing equipment on site.
• Mature Tree Removal: Mature trees will be clearly marked by COE within borrow areas. No trees within fill areas meet the definition of mature.
• Sheet Piling: Sheet piling does not need to be coated.
• Erosion Control Materials: Erosion control materials are to be installed after seeding, in accordance with contract documents.
• Aeration and Mowing Areas: Information is located in section 35 41 00, paragraphs 3.20.1 and 3.21.1, and drawing attachments.
• Levee Repair Priority: The order of repairs is associated within the borders of each levee system, and individual levee systems can be prioritized in any order.
• Soil Property Testing: Government-provided borrow areas do not require testing. An amendment will be issued regarding this.
• Cleared Material Disposition: Cleared materials can be stored within the construction limits as stated in the contract.
• Abandoned Pipes/Conduits: To the government's knowledge, there are no abandoned pipes or conduits within the work limits.
• Impervious Fill Placement: An amendment will be issued to address the number of tests required for impervious fill placement.
• Wage Rates: Wage rates are located on pages 96-97 of the solicitation. A full copy can be provided upon request.
• Survey Responsibility: The Contractor is not responsible for completing surveys. USACE will stake out work limits and conduct a post-survey.
• Drawings for Saline Levee District Repairs: An amendment will be issued to provide drawings depicting typical sections for the Saline Levee District repairs.
• Boring Data: No boring data will be available for the on-site borrow material or the location where the sheet pile is to be driven.
• Stone Protection Depth: The Quarry-Run-Stone shall run 3 feet along the slope as shown in the drawings.
• Borrow Area Seeding: Seeding the borrow area is not part of this contract.
• Levee Embankment Repair Volume: Contractors must make their own determination regarding haul distance from borrow sites based on the solicitation.

Several clarifications indicate that amendments will be issued to address specific points, which may impact the final solicitation details or requirements. Bidders should monitor for these amendments.

Other / Unclassified

This document is a sign-in sheet for a site visit related to Solicitation W912DQ26BA005, "Non-Federal Levee Rehab Project for Saline County Levee #2, Ray Carroll Levee, and Howard County Levee District #4." The site visit took place on May 7, 2026, at 10:00 am CST.

The sign-in sheet lists attendees from various organizations, including contractors and government personnel (COE Employees). This information can be relevant to bidders as it indicates which companies and individuals attended the site visit, potentially showing interest in the opportunity and providing contact information for follow-up or networking. The presence of government personnel also confirms official participation in the site visit.

Amendment / Modification

This amendment modifies Solicitation W912DQ26BA005, originally dated April 23, 2026.

Key changes include:

• Response Due Date: Extended from May 26, 2026, to June 2, 2026.

• Site Visit: An organized site visit has been scheduled for May 7, 2026, at 10:00 AM. Specific meeting locations and GPS coordinates are provided for Howard County Levee District #4, Saline County Levee District #2, and Ray Carroll Levee District.

• Bidder Inquiry System: The system will be unavailable for new inquiries after May 19, 2026, at 2:00 PM CDT.

• New Clause Added: RFO Clause 52.222-90, "Addressing DEI Discrimination by Federal Contractors" (Deviation 2026-00038), has been added, effective April 2026.

• Submission Requirements: Electronic bids are REQUIRED; mailed and hand-delivered bids are NOT ALLOWED. Bidders must register for the PIEE 'Proposal Manager' role to submit bids. Specific instructions for registration and bid package submission are detailed.

• Federal Excise Tax: RFO Provision 52.229-11 and RFO Clause 52.229-12 are included, concerning a 2 percent Federal excise tax withholding on payments to foreign persons. Offerors are advised to consult tax professionals and are required to submit IRS Form W-14 for exemptions.

• Wage Rates: The applicable Davis Bacon Act Wage Determination MO20260001 (Construction: Heavy; Modification: #1) is referenced.

• Procurement and Contracting Requirements (Section 00 00 00)

• Instructions (Section 00 21 00)

• Conditions of the Contract (Section 00 70 00)

• Supplementary Conditions (Section 00 73 00)

The proposal submission deadline has been extended to June 2, 2026. Bidders must adhere to the updated submission requirements, including electronic submission and PIEE registration. The addition of RFO Clause 52.222-90 and the details regarding the 2 percent Federal excise tax may impact proposal preparation and financial considerations.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This solicitation is for construction services for levee repair at three locations: Saline County Levee District #2, Ray Carroll Levee, and Howard County Levee District #4 in Missouri. The work involves furnishing all necessary equipment, labor, materials, and incidentals for levee repair.

The scope of work includes, but is not limited to:

• Earthwork operations

• Bringing in fill and borrow material from a pre-determined site

• Haul road development

• Clearing of debris

• Erosion repair

• Rutting repair

• Levee surfacing

• Stone surfacing/placement

• Installation of stone armored protection

• Installation and rehabilitation of drainage structures and associated apertures

• Establishment of turf for repairs of compromised landside, riverside, and crown levee sections.

• Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price

• Period of Performance: 365 calendar days after Notice to Proceed.

• Estimated Price Range: Between $250,000 and $500,000.

• Bids are due by May 26, 2026, at 01:00 PM local time.

• Electronic bids are REQUIRED. Mailed and hand-delivered bids are NOT ALLOWED.

• Bid opening will be held electronically with a conference phone line available.

• Submission of inquiries and questions concerning this solicitation document must be via Bidder Inquiry in ProjNet at www.projnet.org/projnet.

• Bidder Inquiry System unavailable for new inquiries after May 12, 2026, at 2 PM CDT.

• Evaluation criteria are not explicitly detailed, but standard solicitation requirements apply.

• NAICS Code: 237990

• Small Business Size Standard: $45,000,000.00

• System for Award Management (SAM) registration is required prior to award, during performance, and through final payment.

• A site visit is scheduled for April 30, 2026, at 10 AM. Meeting locations are provided for Howard County Levee District #4, Saline County Levee District #2, and Ray Carroll Levee District.

• Contractors are encouraged to start their SAM registration process as soon as possible.

• APEX Accelerators are available for assistance with bid preparation.