SOURCES SOUGHT for PLA - Flood Risk Management Project for Milton, WV
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 U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Huntington District, has issued a Sources Sought notice for market research regarding the potential use of Project Labor Agreements (PLAs) for the Milton, WV Flood Risk Management Project. This large-scale construction project, exceeding $35 million, aims to reduce flood risk in Milton, WV. Responses are due by May 7, 2026, at 3:00 PM ET.
Scope of Work
The Milton, WV Flood Risk Management Project is designed to significantly reduce flood risk for over 600 structures in the City of Milton. Key components include:
- Earthen Levee Construction: Approximately 6,800 linear feet of earthen levee with a full-depth soil bentonite seepage barrier.
- Concrete Floodwall and Structures: Approximately 1,500 linear feet of concrete floodwall with full-depth sheetpile reinforcement, including a stop log closure structure.
- Pumping and Water Management Systems: Installation of two pump stations (87,000 GPM and 19,000 GPM capacity) with gravity culverts, gatewells, and discharge lines, plus five gravity outfalls.
- River Channel Relocation: Relocation and modification of approximately 1,200 linear feet of the Mud River, shortening it to an 800-foot channel.
- Utility and Infrastructure Relocation: Relocation of the city's raw water intake, a low-flow weir, and other unspecified utilities.
- Environmental Mitigation and Slope Protection: Features to offset environmental impact and installation of stone slope protection.
Project Labor Agreement (PLA) Inquiries
The notice specifically requests detailed responses on various aspects of PLAs, including willingness to enter a PLA, negotiation timelines, potential cost impacts (increases or savings), impact on contractor interest, perceived increase in contract risk, local PLA usage, skilled labor availability, time-sensitive issues, and how PLAs might advance or hinder federal government interests in economy and efficiency.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sources Sought (Market Research)
- Estimated Value: Exceeds $35 million
- Set-Aside: None specified (market research stage)
- Response Due: May 7, 2026, 3:00 PM ET
- Published: April 23, 2026
Additional Notes
This is a market research notice only and does not constitute a solicitation. The Government is not restricted to a specific acquisition approach based on responses.
Contact Information
- Kristen Smith, Contract Specialist (kristen.n.smith@usace.army.mil, 304-399-5337)
- Patrina Singleton, Contracting Officer (patrina.g.singleton@usace.army.mil, 304-399-6936)