Lorain Harbor West Breakwater Repair Phase II
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
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 Department of the Army, USACE Buffalo District, is soliciting proposals for Phase II repair and rehabilitation of the Lorain Harbor West Breakwater in Lorain, Ohio. This is a 100% Small Business Set-Aside competitive procurement with an estimated value between $10,000,000 and $25,000,000. Proposals are due by February 6, 2026, at 12:00 PM EST.
Scope of Work
This project involves restoring the structural integrity of the Lorain Harbor West Breakwater, which is critical for harbor protection and safe navigation on Lake Erie. The breakwater has deteriorated due to age and environmental conditions. Amendment 0001 indicates an in-water work waiver was approved, allowing second-year construction to begin on April 15, 2027. A forthcoming amendment will address concerns about stone supply for the 2026 work season.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Solicitation for a contract award
- NAICS: 237990 – Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction
- Magnitude: $10,000,000 - $25,000,000
- Set-Aside: 100% Small Business Set-Aside
- Proposal Due: February 6, 2026, 12:00 PM EST (per Amendment 0002)
- Virtual Pre-Bid Meeting: January 20, 2026, 10:00 AM EST (per Amendment 0001). Link in Section L of SF30.
- Second Year Construction Start: April 15, 2027 (per Amendment 0001)
- Published: January 28, 2026
Key Requirements
- Bonding: Required for this project. Offerors must have proper capabilities.
- SAM Registration: Offerors must have and maintain an active registration in SAM (http://www.sam.gov). Joint Ventures require their own SAM registration.
- Solicitation Access: The official solicitation and amendments are available free of charge via electronic posting only on the Procurement Integrated Enterprise Environment (PIEE) website (https://piee.eb.mil/). Offerors are responsible for monitoring the website for updates.
- Questions: Technical inquiries and questions regarding proposal procedures or bonds must be submitted via Bidder Inquiry in ProjNet (http://www.ProjNet.org/ProjNet). The Solicitation Number is W912P426BA003, and the Bidder Inquiry Key is F99SDW-XU5QGA.
Additional Notes
This requirement may be delayed, revised, or cancelled at any time before award.