Rio Del La Plata Flood Control Project, Supplemental Contract 1, Dorado and Toa Baja, Puerto Rico.
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 Department of the Army, through the W2SR ENDIST CARIBBEAN(PROVIS), is seeking proposals for Supplemental Contract 1 of the Rio de la Plata Flood Control Project in Dorado and Toa Baja, Puerto Rico. This Unrestricted opportunity involves major construction work with an estimated magnitude between $250,000,000 and $500,000,000. The solicitation is expected to be available on or about February 28, 2026, with proposals due on or about April 29, 2026.
Scope of Work
This project is a multi-contract effort to protect communities in Toa Baja and Dorado from frequent river flooding. Supplemental Contract 1 includes:
- Construction of four major features: East Levee, West Levee, Channel widening with slope and scour protection, and four culvert structures (3A, 6A, 7, and 11).
- Several minor features for interior and exterior drainage, such as culverts and drainage swales.
- Ancillary work including clearing, grubbing, temporary construction crossings, material disposal, traffic controls, demolition, cultural resource protection, water control, and utility relocations.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Request for Proposal (RFP) leading to a single Firm Fixed Price (FFP) construction contract.
- Magnitude: Between $250,000,000 and $500,000,000.
- NAICS Code: 237990 (Dredging and Other Construction), with a size standard of $45,000,000.
- Set-Aside: Unrestricted. Small Businesses are strongly encouraged to consider Joint Ventures, Mentor-Protégé Agreements, and other teaming arrangements.
- Performance Period: 1,619 calendar days from Notice to Proceed (NTP).
- Bonding: Performance and Payment Bonds required within 10 calendar days after award.
- Liquidated Damages: Applicable per FAR Clause 52.211-12.
- Solicitation Release: On or about February 28, 2026.
- Proposals Due: On or about April 29, 2026.
Evaluation
Award will be made based on Best Value Trade-Off, evaluated in accordance with FAR 15.1. The most beneficial proposal to the Government will be selected.
Additional Notes
- An organized site visit is planned; details will be provided in the official solicitation under FAR Clause 52.236-27.
- Two options have been identified for this project.
- The solicitation will be issued in electronic format only on SAM.gov. Interested vendors must register as an interested party on SAM.gov to receive amendments and must be registered in SAM to be eligible for award.
- Primary Contact: Jaclyn Yocum (Jaclyn.C.Yocum@usace.army.mil).
- Secondary Contact: Meranda Booth (meranda.r.booth@usace.army.mil).