Solicitation Notification For: Cedar Rapids Flood Risk Management Project, Reach 1, Cedar Lake South Railyard (Hoth)Floodwall
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, Rock Island District (USACE) is soliciting bids for the Cedar Rapids Flood Risk Management Project, Reach 1, South Railyard Floodwall in Cedar Rapids, IA. This is a Total Small Business Set-Aside Invitation for Bid (IFB) with an estimated value between $25,000,000 and $100,000,000. The project involves significant floodwall construction and related infrastructure work. Bids are due by 10:00 AM CST on June 11, 2026.
Scope of Work
The project encompasses a comprehensive range of construction activities, including demolition, temporary traffic control, clearing and grubbing, and temporary diversion of water. Key structural components involve metal sheet pile and steel H-pile installation, toe drain installation, and the construction of a new floodwall. Infrastructure modifications include watermain and storm sewer installations. Site restoration efforts will include riprap, bedding stone, aggregate surfacing placement, seeding, and general site restoration. All contractor access to the site will be exclusively by barge.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price Invitation for Bid (IFB)
- Estimated Value: $25,000,000 to $100,000,000
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (NAICS 237990, Size Standard $45,000,000)
- Period of Performance: 700 consecutive calendar days after Notice to Proceed.
- Department/Agency: Department of the Army / USACE Rock Island District
Submission & Inquiries
- Bid Submission: Electronic bids are required via email to the Contracting Officer and Contract Specialist. Hardcopy bids will not be accepted. Bids must include the Solicitation Number and Project Name in the email subject line.
- Bid Due Date: June 11, 2026, at 10:00 AM CST. Bids received after this time will be considered late.
- Bid Opening: Publicly opened via audio teleconference on June 11, 2026, at 1:00 PM CST. Details: Toll-Free: 601-262-2433, Access Code: 241 573 193 #.
- Bidder Inquiries: All technical inquiries and questions must be submitted via Bidder Inquiry in ProjNet (https://www.projnet.org) using Key: JPXDNJ-8H2RGN. The deadline for questions is June 02, 2026, at 2:00 PM CST.
- Government Acceptance: Offers providing less than 60 calendar days for Government acceptance will be rejected.
- Contacts: Jake Anderson (jake.t.anderson@usace.army.mil) and Ryan R. Larrison (Ryan.R.Larrison@usace.army.mil).
Additional Notes
An amendment (00001) established the inquiry deadline and clarified electronic bid submission. A pre-bid meeting was held on May 28, 2026. Attachment J-1 provides the prevailing wage determination (IA20260028) for Iowa, which bidders must incorporate into their labor cost calculations. Electronic signatures are permitted, and a bid guarantee is not required. Due to file size limitations, a critical file, "Attachment J-2 Plan Set - VOL117 Railyard_Floodwall," must be requested via email from the contacts provided to receive a DoD SAFE link.