Missouri River BSNP - Navigation Obstruction Removal (RM 90-91)
Overview
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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, Kansas City District, has issued a Solicitation (W912DQ26BA011) for Navigation Obstruction Removal on the Missouri River at River Miles 90-91. This project involves dismantling, demolition, removal, and disposal of obstructions using floating plant. This is a 100% Small Business Set-Aside. Bids are due April 22, 2026.
Scope of Work
The work primarily involves the removal of navigation obstructions within the Missouri River at River Miles 90-91 (Berger Bend). Key tasks include:
- Dismantling, demolition, removal, and disposal of obstructions.
- Mobilization of appropriate removal equipment to obstruction areas.
- Lowering obstructions to specified elevations or as directed by the Contracting Officer.
- Compliance with State and Federal Clean Water Act Guidelines (Sections 404(b)(1) and 401 water quality permits).
- Preconstruction, progress, and final survey requirements.
- Estimated removal volumes are 22,000 cubic yards for Berger Upstream and 10,000 cubic yards for Berger Downstream, consisting of Cotter and Jefferson City Dolomite.
- All work must be completed by floating plant as no land access will be available.
Contract & Timeline
- Contract Type: Firm-Fixed-Price
- Estimated Price Range: Between $1,000,000 and $5,000,000.00
- Period of Performance: 390 calendar days after Notice to Proceed (CLIN 0001), with an option (CLIN 0002) to extend to 560 days.
- Solicitation Number: W912DQ26BA011
- Published Date: March 23, 2026
- Bid Due Date: April 22, 2026, by 10:00 AM CDT
Eligibility & Set-Aside
This acquisition is a 100% Small Business Set-Aside. The NAICS Code is 237990 with a size standard of $45 Million. Key Responsibility Criteria: Apparent low bidders must demonstrate experience with floating plant removal of submerged structures greater than 5,000 cubic yards in riverine environments with water velocities greater than 4 ft/s, on a contract valued at $1,000,000 or more within the last 10 years.
Submission & Evaluation
- Electronic bids are REQUIRED; mailed and hand-delivered bids will not be accepted.
- Bids are due by April 22, 2026, at 10:00 AM CDT.
- Bid opening will be held electronically.
- Evaluation will consider work requirements and other incorporated provisions and clauses.
Additional Notes
- A virtual site visit is scheduled for March 27, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. CT.
- Bidders must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) at the time of bid submission.
- Questions must be submitted via Bidder Inquiry in ProjNet by April 10, 2026.
- A bid guarantee is required if the bid exceeds $150,000 (20% of bid price or $3,000,000.00, whichever is less).
- The Buy American Act applies to this acquisition.
- Contact: Erick Ottoson at erick.s.ottoson@usace.army.mil or 816-389-3878.