Lock and Dam 10, Island Building Project, Phase 3
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
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PSC
Set Aside
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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 Department of the Army, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), St. Paul District, has issued a Solicitation for the Lock and Dam 10, Island Building Project, Phase 3. This project involves the construction of various islands within the Mississippi River near Guttenberg, IA. This opportunity is a Total Small Business Set-Aside. Proposals are due by April 14, 2026.
Scope of Work
This project entails the construction of multiple islands of varying sizes and shapes within the Mississippi River, adjacent to Lock and Dam 10. The work includes:
- Island Construction: Building island bases with granular fill, potentially sourced from main-channel dredging.
- Topping and Planting: Topping islands with fine fill obtained from access and habitat dredging, followed by planting with native grass and willows.
- Stabilization: Stabilizing islands with various rock structures, including groins and vanes.
- Additional Features: Installation of several stand-alone rock features.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Solicitation
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
- Product Service Code: Y1PZ (Construction Of Other Non Building Facilities)
- Response Due: April 14, 2026, 18:00:00Z
- Published Date: March 10, 2026
Key Amendments
Amendment 0001, posted April 6, 2026, introduces several critical updates:
- Response Due Date: Confirmed as April 14, 2026.
- Dredge Material Sourcing: Revised priority for granular material (sand) for islands and shoreline protection: first from access dredging, then main-channel dredging, and finally the McMillan Island Dredge Disposal Area.
- McMillan Island Stockpile: Use of the McMillan Island dredge disposal stockpile for this contract is restricted until the Lower Pool 10 HREP Stage 1 contract is completed (scheduled for November 25, 2027).
- Granular Fill Placement: Clarified that the requirement for placing granular fill in lifts and compacting it applies only when placing material one foot or more above the water surface.
- Borrow Sources: Updated survey data and maps for potential granular borrow channel dredging locations, including Catfish Slough, Hovie Island, Upper Approach to LD10, and McMillan Island. The dredging priority list for these sources has also been revised.
Submission Impact
Bidders must carefully review Amendment 0001, including the updated survey data, maps, and revised specifications, to ensure accurate volume estimations, technical approach, and compliant proposal submissions.
Contact: Justin Rose, JUSTIN.H.ROSE@USACE.ARMY.MIL, 6512905422.