LOCK FOUNDATION AND SITE PREPARATION FOR LOCK and DAM 25 NAVIGATION ECOSYSTEM SUSTAINABILITY PROGRAM (NESP)
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, St. Louis District, has issued a Presolicitation for Lock Foundation and Site Preparation at Lock and Dam 25 as part of the Navigation Ecosystem Sustainability Program (NESP). This effort involves significant civil and marine construction, with an estimated magnitude between $25,000,000 and $50,000,000. The overall presolicitation response date is February 22, 2026.
Purpose
This Presolicitation serves as an informational notice for an upcoming Firm-Fixed-Price construction contract. It aims to inform potential bidders about the project scope and requirements. An earlier Sources Sought notice (posted September 5, 2025) also sought industry input on Project Labor Agreements (PLAs) and provided draft plans and specifications for review.
Scope of Work
The project requires furnishing all equipment, labor, supervision, and materials for lock foundation and site preparation. Key tasks include:
- Excavation and disposal of existing scour protection riprap.
- Dredging and placement of sand fill for the lock foundation.
- Placement of a riprap berm.
- Construction of a sheet pile separator wall braced with piles.
- Construction of a deflector on the downstream side of the dam.
- Placement of additional dredge borrow upland for a future staging and laydown area.
- Installation of a sanitary outfall pipe.
Contract Details
- Anticipated Contract Type: Firm-Fixed-Price Construction.
- Anticipated Period of Performance: 365 calendar days from Notice to Proceed (NTP).
- Estimated Magnitude: $25,000,000 to $50,000,000.
- NAICS Code: 237990 (Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction, Exception – Dredging Activities).
- Size Standard: $37,000,000. Firms performing dredging must use their own equipment or that of another small dredging concern for at least 40% of the volume dredged to qualify as small.
- Set-Aside: None specified in this Presolicitation.
Key Documents & Technical Details
Multiple plan sets and specifications (95% DQC Review level) provide critical technical information:
- Detailed engineering drawings: Site plans, cross-sections, elevations, hydrographic data, boring logs, demolition plans, and construction details for various components (e.g., apron combi-wall, sheet pile separator walls, deflector panels).
- Comprehensive specifications: Covering environmental protection, quality control, safety, earthwork, stone protection, steel pipe piles, dredging, and underwater excavation.
- Pricing Schedule: Includes estimated quantities and unit prices for various items. These documents are essential for understanding existing site conditions, proposed construction elements, and technical requirements for accurate bidding and project execution.
Response & Contact
This is a Presolicitation, not a request for proposals. The overall response date for this notice is February 22, 2026, at 4:00 PM ET. Primary Contact: Angie Grimes (angie.l.grimes@usace.army.mil, 314-331-8965). Secondary Contact: Whitney Dee (whitney.r.dee@usace.army.mil, 314-332-8621).