Z--Levee Repair - MN
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 U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Department of the Interior) has issued a pre-solicitation synopsis for Levee Repair services at the Minnesota Valley National Wildlife Refuge. This opportunity is for the rehabilitation of a 3,649-foot dike. The agency anticipates awarding a Firm Fixed-Price contract under a Total Small Business Set-Aside, utilizing a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) evaluation process. The Request for Proposal (RFP) is expected to be issued on or about June 10, 2026.
Scope of Work
The primary scope involves the rehabilitation of a 3,649-foot dike. Key tasks include:
- Mobilization and demobilization
- Placing silt fence
- Removing vegetation, bushes, roots, and trees
- Removing three corrugated pipe structures
- Scarifying soil, transporting, placing, re-sloping, and compacting soil and clay fill
- Seeding
- Adding filter fabric and riprap around a concrete water control structure
Alternate Items may include:
- Removal/disposal of old reinforced concrete pipe and end section, installation of new 24" diameter reinforced concrete pipe and flared end section, with associated site work.
- Placement of 4-inch deep gravel along 3,916 feet of Hogback Dike Road.
Contract & Timeline
- Opportunity Type: Presolicitation
- Anticipated Contract Type: Firm Fixed-Price
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
- NAICS: 237990 (Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction), Size Standard $45 Million
- Anticipated RFP Issue Date: On or about June 10, 2026
- Published Date: May 27, 2026
Evaluation
Award will be based on a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) process.
Eligibility & Submission
All prospective offerors must be registered and active at SAM.gov. Drawings and specifications will be posted with the solicitation on SAM.gov.
Additional Notes
This notice is a pre-solicitation synopsis and does not constitute a request for proposal. The Government will not pay for any information or administrative costs incurred in response to this notice. Questions regarding this notice should be directed to Christine Beauregard at christine_beauregard@ios.doi.gov.