Sheboygan Harbor Breakwater Barge Rental
Overview
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Set Aside
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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 - Chicago District is issuing a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for the rental of a barge to support near-shore geotechnical drilling operations at the North Breakwater in Sheboygan, Wisconsin. This opportunity is a Total Small Business Set-Aside. The solicitation has been amended with an updated Statement of Work (SOW) and the response deadline has been extended to February 6, 2026, at 2:00 PM CST.
Scope of Work
The contractor shall provide a barge or overwater platform and a tugboat capable of supporting a 35,000 lb truck-mounted drill rig and approximately 8,000 lbs of additional supplies. The scope includes:
- Providing a crew boat for transporting drilling personnel and supplies.
- Supplying a crane capable of lifting 35,000 lbs with a 50 ft horizontal reach.
- Performing eight (8) borings along the North Breakwater at 500-foot intervals.
- Ensuring drilling activities do not impact a nearby submarine power cable.
- Conducting operations safely, adhering to USACE EM 385-1-1 and Coast Guard guidelines, including stopping work and moving the barge to calm waters during unsafe wave action.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Request for Quotation (RFQ)
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
- Product Service Code: V125 (Vessel Towing Service)
- Response Due: February 6, 2026, at 2:00 PM CST
- Published: January 30, 2026
- Estimated Award Date: January/February 2026
- Period of Performance:
- Mobilization: No later than February 26, 2026
- Estimated Drilling: March 2, 2026 to March 14, 2026 (8 days drilling, 1 day loading, 1 day demobilizing)
- Demobilization: No earlier than March 15, 2026
- Place of Performance: North Breakwater, Sheboygan Harbor, Sheboygan, Wisconsin.
Key Requirements & Submission
- Barge Specifications: Minimum 2-point spud barge or jacking capability (3 ft above water), single piece raked, handrails, toilet facilities, stability in 3-5 ft waves, 12-inch moon-pool, onboard water pump, electrical generation, and adequate deck lighting.
- Personnel: Tugboat Captain must possess a current USCG National Master of Towing Vessels license.
- Safety & Security: Compliance with EM 385-1-1, DoD, Army security training, FPCON, HPCON, and E-Verify program.
- Submittals: Work Plan and Accident Prevention Plan are required. Bids must include daily rates for mobilization, workdays, weather days, and off days.
- Wage Determination: Bidders must adhere to the "Register of Wage Determinations Under the Service Contract Act" for Sheboygan County, Wisconsin, ensuring compliance with minimum hourly wage rates and fringe benefits.
- Submission Method: Quotes must be submitted electronically via the PIEE online submission system ONLY. No other transmission methods will be accepted.
- Registration: Firms must be registered with sam.gov and PIEE to access the solicitation and submit a quote.
Contact Information
For questions, contact James Parizek via email at James.P.Parizek@usace.army.mil, including solicitation number W912P626QA010 in the subject line.