Notice of Intent to Sole Source for Design and Construction Phase Services for Hazard Mitigation for East River Bridges
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
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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. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), New York District, has issued a Notice of Intent to Sole Source for Design and Construction Phase Services for Hazard Mitigation for East River Bridges (ERB) in New York City. USACE intends to award a sole-source contract to Thornton Tomasetti, Inc. for the completion of design and subsequent construction phase support, citing FAR 6.302-1 due to only one responsible source. Responsible sources may submit a capability statement for consideration. Responses are due March 31, 2026.
Scope of Work
The requirement involves additional services for the East River Bridges (USACE Project No.111104; NYCDOT/FEMA project nos. 1391-0002, 1391-0003, 1391-0004 and 1391-0005). Key services include:
- Updating existing design to current codes and completing it to 100%, assuming professional liability.
- Coordinating design for approval.
- Reviewing shop drawings and submittals from the General Construction Contractor.
- Conducting site visits for meetings, observations, and quality control during construction.
- Responding to Requests for Information (RFIs) from the General Construction Contractor.
- Providing technical assistance services and consultations during the construction phase.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Notice of Intent to Sole Source (Special Notice)
- Set-Aside: None (Sole Source Intent)
- Product Service Code: C219 (Other Architect And Engineering Services)
- Response Due: March 31, 2026, 2:00 PM ET
- Published: March 13, 2026
Submission & Evaluation
This is not a request for competitive proposals. However, responsible sources who believe they can meet the requirement may submit a capability statement for consideration. The government will review submissions to determine if they can satisfy the requirement and reserves the discretion to compete this action based on responses received.
Additional Notes
The contracting office is W2SD ENDIST NEW YORK. The place of performance is New York City, NY. Responses should be emailed to Michael McCue at michael.m.mccue@usace.army.mil.