Lorain Harbor West Breakwater Repair Phase II
Overview
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Set Aside
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Timeline
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 (USACE), Buffalo District, has issued a solicitation for Phase II repair and rehabilitation of the Lorain Harbor West Breakwater in Lorain, Ohio. This project, valued between $10M and $25M, is a 100% Small Business Set-Aside. An amendment has updated the second-year construction start to April 15, 2027, and announced a virtual pre-bid meeting on January 20, 2026. Proposals are due January 30, 2026.
Scope of Work
This project involves the repair and rehabilitation of the Lorain Harbor West Breakwater on Lake Erie. The primary objective is to restore the structural integrity of the breakwater, which is crucial for harbor protection and safe navigation, having deteriorated due to age and environmental factors. The work falls under NAICS 237990, "Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction." Bonding will be required for this project.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Solicitation (Contract Award)
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
- Magnitude: Between $10,000,000 and $25,000,000
- NAICS: 237990 - Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction
- Published: January 14, 2026
- Virtual Pre-Bid Meeting: January 20, 2026, at 10:00 AM EST (link in Section L of SF30)
- Proposal Due: January 30, 2026, at 5:00 PM EST
- Second-Year Construction Start (Amended): April 15, 2027
Submission & Inquiries
The official solicitation and any amendments are available exclusively on the Procurement Integrated Enterprise Environment (PIEE) website (https://piee.eb.mil/). Offerors must register on PIEE to download documents and monitor for updates. An active System for Award Management (SAM) registration (http://www.sam.gov) is mandatory for eligibility, including for Joint Ventures. Technical inquiries and questions regarding proposal procedures or bonds must be submitted via Bidder Inquiry in ProjNet (http://www.ProjNet.org/ProjNet) using Solicitation Number W912P426BA003 and Bidder Inquiry Key F99SDW-XU5QGA.
Contact Information
- Primary Contact: Andrew Hewitt
- Email: andrew.b.hewitt@usace.army.mil
- Phone: 716-339-3307