LOCK FOUNDATION AND SITE PREPARATION FOR LOCK and DAM 25 NAVIGATION ECOSYSTEM SUSTAINABILITY PROGRAM (NESP)
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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, is soliciting proposals for Lock Foundation and Site Preparation for the Lock and Dam 25 Navigation Ecosystem Sustainability Program (NESP) in Winfield, MO. This project involves extensive construction activities including excavation, dredging, and structural work. The Government intends to award a Firm Fixed Price contract with an estimated value of $54,000,000. Proposals are due April 24, 2026, at 3:00 PM CST.
Scope of Work
The contractor will furnish all equipment, labor, 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 proposed lock foundation.
- Placement of a riprap berm.
- Construction of a sheet pile separator wall braced with piles.
- Installation 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.
Detailed engineering drawings and specifications (95% DQC Review) are available, covering civil, structural, hydrographic, and geotechnical aspects, as well as specific requirements for dredging, steel pipe piles, and environmental protection.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price Construction
- NAICS Code: 237990 (Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction - Dredging Activities)
- Size Standard: $45,000,000
- Set-Aside: Full and Open Competition
- Estimated Value: $54,000,000
- Period of Performance: 365 calendar days for Site Preparation and 548 calendar days for Lock Foundation.
Evaluation Factors
Award will be based on a Subjective Best Value Trade-Off. Proposals will be evaluated on four factors:
- Construction Approach: Understanding of project requirements, complexity, logical sequence, and risk mitigation (equally important as Factor 2, and more important than Factor 3).
- Past Performance: Recency, relevancy, and quality of performance within the last 15 years (equally important as Factor 1, and more important than Factor 3).
- Small Business Participation: Commitment to a 25% subcontracting target (less important than Factors 1 & 2).
- Price: Reasonableness and realism (equally important as Factors 1, 2, and 3 combined). A compliant Project Labor Agreement (PLA) is mandatory for award; failure to submit one will result in ineligibility. Offerors must achieve at least a "Marginal" rating for all non-cost factors.
Submission & Inquiries
- Proposal Submission Deadline: April 24, 2026, at 3:00 PM CST.
- Submission Method: Electronically via the Procurement Integrated Enterprise Environment (PIEE) Solicitation Module. Emailed, physical, or paper copies will not be accepted.
- Inquiries: The ProjNet Bidder Inquiry period was re-opened through April 3, 2026, at 4:00 PM CST.
- Contacts: Angie Grimes (angie.l.grimes@usace.army.mil, 314-331-8965) and Whitney Dee (whitney.r.dee@usace.army.mil, 314-332-8621).
Key Documents
The solicitation includes numerous attachments, such as:
- Plan Sets (Parts 1-8): Detailed engineering drawings, site plans, boring logs, hydrographic data, and structural details.
- Specifications: Comprehensive technical requirements for all aspects of the project, including environmental protection, earthwork, steel pipe piles, dredging, and quality control.
- Pricing Schedule (Amendment 0004): Outlines estimated quantities and unit prices for base and optional items.
- Evaluation Factors for Award (Amendment 0003): Details the evaluation criteria and weighting.
- Proposal Submission Instructions (Amendment 0003): Provides guidance on proposal structure and submission.
- Appendices: Including Past Performance Questionnaire, Subcontractor Consent, Small Business Participation Commitment Document, and Subcontractor Letter of Commitment.