Miller-Rice Pile Dike Rehab

Amendment / Modification

This document is Amendment No. 1 to the Sources Sought notice PANNWD-25-P-005289-3. The primary purpose of this amendment is to update the "Formal Sources Sought Response Due" date to 24 February 2026 at 3:00 pm PDT. It also introduces several questions for industry regarding Project Labor Agreements (PLAs), skilled labor availability, scheduling requirements, and potential impacts on bidding and pricing. Additionally, it provides updated details on the project scope, including specific elevations and dimensions for enhanced enrockments and connections, and specifies the use of ODOT Class 1500 Riprap for armor stone. The anticipated construction schedule has also been updated, with an intended advertisement in July 2026 and award in October 2026, with estimated completion by the end of calendar year 2028.

• Response Due Date (Updated)

• Questions for Industry (Added/Expanded)

• Project Details and Background (Clarified)

• Project Scope (Detailed with specific elevations, dimensions, and materials)

• Anticipated Construction Schedule (Updated)

• The deadline for submitting responses has been extended to 24 February 2026.

• Bidders are now required to address a more detailed set of questions, particularly concerning PLAs and their potential impact on the project.

• The project scope and material specifications have been further defined, which may influence how firms assess their capabilities and pricing.

Sources Sought / Market Research

This Sources Sought notice is for informational and market research purposes only, not a request for proposal, quotation, or bid. The government is seeking to understand industry interest, capabilities, and qualifications for the Miller-Rice Pile Dike Rehabilitation project. This information will help the government make informed business decisions regarding future procurement.

• Project: Rehabilitation and enhancement of seven pile dikes (Miller-Rice Pile Dike System) located on the Columbia River in Wahkiakum County, Washington, at River Miles 22.75 to 24.63.

• Objective: Enhance and connect enrockments at existing dikes (PD 23.71, PD 23.81, PD 24.63) to provide sediment and channel management, redirect flow, and provide bank protection.

• Key Elements: Includes raising enrockment crests to specific elevations (e.g., El. -5 ft to -16 ft NAVD88), creating new rock-only connections, and constructing 8 new hazard marker piles.

• Materials: Final enrockment/dike stone gradation will be modified to ODOT Class 1500 Riprap specification.

• Design Status: The project is in the final phases of design; all information is subject to change prior to solicitation.

• NAICS Code: 237990, Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction ($45.0 million size standard).

• Contract Type: Anticipated to be a Firm Fixed-Price contract.

• Estimated Construction Cost (ECC): Between $25,000,000.00 and $100,000,000.00.

• Anticipated Award: October 2026.

• Estimated Completion: By the end of calendar year 2028.

• Source Selection: Invitation for Bid (IFB) is the anticipated method.

• Response Due Date: 17 February 2026, 3:00 pm Pacific Daylight Time.

• Format: Responses limited to six (6) pages, submitted electronically.

• Required Information: Firm details (name, address, POC, CAGE, UEI), bonding capacity, business category/size, explanation of capabilities, description of similar work performed, and project examples (especially for joint ventures).

• Questions for Industry: The notice includes specific questions regarding Project Labor Agreements (PLAs), skilled labor shortages, scheduling, and potential deterrents to bidding.

• Responses are sought from large and small businesses, including Small Disadvantaged Businesses (8(a)), HUBZone, WOSB (EDWOSB), SDVOSB, and VOSB firms.

• Interested parties must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM).

• This notice is for market research only and does not obligate the government to award a contract.

• No reimbursement will be made for costs associated with providing information.