PROJECT TITLE: GAS ALLEY MODERNIZATION PROJECT AT FORT DRUM, NY
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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 United States Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) New York District (NAN) is soliciting bids for the Gas Alley Modernization Project at Fort Drum, NY. This Design-Bid-Build (DBB) construction project involves significant roadway, utility, and security infrastructure upgrades. The anticipated magnitude is between $5,000,000 and $10,000,000. This opportunity is a 100% Small Business Set-Aside. Bids are due March 31, 2026, at 2:00 PM EST.
Scope of Work
The project entails the construction of a new two-lane road approximately 730 feet long (3,100 sq yards), and the demolition and reconstruction of about 2,400 linear feet (16,000 sq yards) of asphalt and concrete roadway. The scope includes installing lighting, passive and active barriers, and controls. Additional work covers site grading, utilities, and storm water management features at the Fort Drum Ontario Avenue (Gas Alley) Access Control Point (ACP). The solicitation also includes optional bid items for pavement/striping on Ontario Street, storm drain/sanitary infrastructure, site/street lighting, a Government Field Office, and four active vehicle barrier units. Detailed specifications and comprehensive engineering drawings are available, covering civil site details, utility relocation, electrical systems, and geotechnical data.
Contract & Timeline
- Contract Type: Firm-Fixed Price, Design-Bid-Build (DBB)
- Anticipated Duration: 365 calendar days from Notice to Proceed.
- Project Magnitude: $5,000,000 - $10,000,000
- NAICS Code: 237310, Highway, Street, and Bridge Construction
- Size Standard: $45,000,000 annual revenue
- Set-Aside: 100% Small Business Set-Aside
- Bid Submission Deadline: March 31, 2026, at 2:00 PM EST
- Bid Opening: March 31, 2026, at 2:00 PM EST
- Bid Acceptance Period: 120 calendar days
Submission & Evaluation
Bidders must submit proposals for all Base Bid and Optional Bid Items; failure to do so may result in rejection. Award will be based on the lowest responsive, responsible bid considering the total amount for the Base Bid Items plus all Optional Bid Items. Performance and Payment Bonds are required. Bidders are reminded to allow ample time for security screening when delivering bids.
Key Amendments & Changes
Multiple amendments have been issued. The latest, Amendment 0005, confirms the bid opening date of March 31, 2026, at 2:00 PM EST. It also revises FAR Clause 52.236-1, stipulating that the Contractor must perform at least 15% of the total work with its own organization, though this percentage may be reduced by supplemental agreement. Previous amendments extended the bid deadline and incorporated clauses for site visits and differing site conditions. Bidders must acknowledge receipt of all amendments to avoid bid rejection.