TPP Upper Sioux Project - Sources Sought
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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, St. Paul District, is conducting market research through a Sources Sought Notice to identify qualified small business concerns for a riverbank stabilization project along the Minnesota River near Granite Falls, MN. This effort aims to protect infrastructure from erosion. The Government is contemplating a Total Small Business Set-Aside for this requirement. Responses are due by May 7, 2026, at 10:00 am.
Project Scope
The project involves stabilizing the Minnesota Riverbank. Key anticipated work items include:
- Site preparation, access roads, and traffic control.
- Excavation, grading, and reshaping of riverbanks to stable slopes.
- Placement of riprap, revetment, or similar armoring systems.
- In-water or near-water work, including temporary cofferdams, dewatering, turbidity control, and environmental protection.
- Installation and maintenance of erosion and sediment control BMPs.
- Final site restoration, including topsoil, native seeding, plantings, and demobilization.
Anticipated Contract Details
- Contract Type: Firm-Fixed-Price construction contract.
- Estimated Magnitude: Between $5,000,000 and $10,000,000.
- Location: Minnesota River near Granite Falls, Yellow Medicine County, Minnesota.
- Schedule: Anticipated 18–24 months from Notice to Proceed, with in-water work during approved windows.
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5) under NAICS 237990 (Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction).
Requested Information
Interested small businesses are requested to submit a concise capability statement (max 10 pages) addressing:
- Business Information: Company details, UEI, CAGE Code, business size, and socio-economic status under NAICS 237990.
- Bonding Capacity: Current single project and aggregate capacity, confirming ability to bond a $5M-$10M project.
- Relevant Experience: 3-5 similar construction projects ($4M+ value) completed within the last 5-8 years, detailing scope, customer, contract value, and self-performance percentage.
- Capabilities & Self-Performance: Core capabilities for self-performance and likely subcontract areas.
- Geographic Capacity: Ability to mobilize and perform work in Granite Falls, MN, including experience with river levels and seasonal restrictions.
- Interest as Prime: Clearly state interest in competing as a prime contractor.
Submission Instructions
- Response Deadline: May 7, 2026, 10:00 am.
- Submission Method: Email capability statements in PDF format to Scott Hendrix at scott.e.hendrix@usace.army.mil.
- Subject Line: "Sources Sought Response – Minnesota Riverbank Stabilization, Granite Falls, MN"
Important Notes
This is for informational purposes only and is not a solicitation. No contract will be awarded from this announcement, and no reimbursement will be made for response costs. Large businesses should not respond.