Lowell Creek Tunnel Refurbishment Seward, Alaska
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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, Alaska District, is conducting market research through a Sources Sought Notice for the Lowell Creek Tunnel Refurbishment project in Seward, Alaska. This notice aims to identify qualified prime contractors (both large and small businesses) capable of performing significant repairs to the 2,100-foot tunnel. The estimated construction magnitude is between $10,000,000 and $25,000,000. Responses are due by June 30, 2026, at 2:00 PM Alaska Time.
Scope of Work
The project involves comprehensive refurbishment of the Lowell Creek Tunnel, which diverts Lowell Creek through Bear Mountain. Key tasks include:
- Removing loose concrete and replacing missing rails at the intake transition.
- Repairing exposed rebar and replacing concrete at the tunnel entrance wall and roof.
- Filling a large gouge in the tunnel sidewall and extending the centerline steel rail.
- Repairing the tunnel invert by securing loose/missing rails, filling penetrations, and re-lining with high-strength silica fume concrete and a metallic aggregate overlay.
- Work will require diversion of Lowell Creek, likely during winter when stream flow is lowest.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sources Sought (Market Research - not a solicitation)
- Anticipated Contract Type: Firm-Fixed Price
- Estimated Magnitude: $10,000,000 - $25,000,000
- Set-Aside: Open to all qualified prime contractors (Large and Small Businesses under NAICS 237990)
- NAICS Code: 237990 (Repair Or Alteration Of Tunnels And Subsurface Structures)
- Response Due: June 30, 2026, 2:00 PM Alaska Time
- Published: June 11, 2026
- Estimated Award Date: December 2026
Submission Requirements
Interested prime contractors must submit a capabilities package (not exceeding 5 pages) via email to Jennifer.Gosh@usace.army.mil and George.G.Nasif@usace.army.mil. The package should include:
- Company Name, Address, UEI, CAGE Code, Business Size (under NAICS 237990), and Point of Contact information.
- SAM status and specific small business designations (if applicable).
- Firm's single project bonding capability/limit (100% performance and payment bonds will be required).
- Demonstration of prime contractor experience on similar projects within the past 10 years.
- Intent to propose on this project as a prime contractor.
Additional Notes
This is for information only and does not constitute a solicitation. All offerors must be registered in SAM.gov. Large businesses will be required to comply with FAR 52.219-9 regarding subcontracting plans.