MR&T, East Bank Mississippi River Levees, Magna Vista-Brunswick, Mississippi Levee Enlargement and Berms MRL ITEM 465-L Slide Repair
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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 (USACE), Vicksburg District, has issued a Special Notice for the MR&T, East Bank Mississippi River Levees, Magna Vista-Brunswick, Mississippi Levee Enlargement and Berms MRL ITEM 465-L Slide Repair project. This notice is specifically for subcontracting opportunities only, as the prime contract is restricted to pre-selected FY25 MATOC holders. The project involves significant levee construction and repair work in Issaquena County, Mississippi, with an estimated value between $5 million and $10 million.
Scope of Work
The project requires furnishing all plant, labor, materials, and equipment for the MRL Item 465-L slide repair and levee enlargement. Key tasks include:
- Mobilization and Demobilization
- Clearing and Grubbing
- Removal of Existing Surfacing
- Excavation and Stockpiling of Existing Levee Material
- Construction of Semicompacted and Fully Compacted Levee and Berm Embankments
- Crushed Stone Surfacing and Ramp Construction
- Turfing, Mowing, Storm Water Pollution Prevention, and Environmental Protection Detailed engineering drawings provide extensive specifications for levee alignment, cross-sections, typical construction details, borrow areas, erosion control, and right-of-way limits.
Contract Details
- Solicitation Number: W912EE-26-R-A009
- Estimated Price Range: $5,000,000.00 to $10,000,000.00
- Period of Performance: 275 calendar days for completion, following a 10-day notice to proceed.
- NAICS Code: 237990 (Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction), with a small business size standard of $45,000,000.
Eligibility & Set-Aside
- Prime Contract: This procurement is restricted to specific FY25 MATOC contract holders for Mississippi River Levees, Construction of Levee Enlargements and Berms. No other offers for the prime contract will be considered.
- Subcontracting: This notice is explicitly provided for subcontracting opportunities. Firms interested in subcontracting should directly contact the listed MATOC prime contractors:
- Affolter Contracting Company, Inc.
- B&K Construction Company, LLC
- Circle, LLC
- Tarpan Construction, LLC
Submission & Evaluation
- Proposal Submission Deadline (for MATOC holders): March 20, 2026, at 02:00 PM local time.
- Submission: Proposals must be submitted to the address specified in Item 8 of SF 1442.
- Evaluation: Award will be made to the lowest responsive, responsible bidder among the eligible MATOC holders.
- Inquiries: All inquiries should be submitted via ProjNet at https://www.projnet.org/project.
Additional Notes
Plans and specifications will be available on SAM.gov. A bid guarantee is not required, but performance and payment bonds will be mandatory after award. Compliance with EM 385-1-1 "Corps of Engineers Safety and Health Requirements Manual" is required.