USACE SPK DBB Construction - LAR C3B North - Sacramento, CA
Overview
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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 (USACE) Sacramento District (SPK) is conducting market research via a Sources Sought notice for a potential Design-Bid-Build (DBB) construction project. This effort, known as "LAR C3B North," involves erosion control and levee strengthening along the North bank of the Lower American River in Sacramento, CA. The project is estimated to be between $45,000,000 and $60,000,000. Responses are due by May 18, 2026, 8:00 AM PT.
Purpose & Context
This Sources Sought notice aims to determine the availability, capability, and interest of firms for a future requirement. No solicitation is currently available, and this notice is for information and planning purposes only. Responses will inform potential acquisition strategies, market capabilities, and identify sources. This project is part of the American River Common Features (ARCF) erosion reduction efforts and is a segment of a larger effort previously split into separate acquisitions.
Scope of Work
The anticipated work involves constructing erosion control and levee strengthening protections along approximately 1.8 miles of the North bank of the American River (Sites 3-1 and 4-2), extending from Howe Ave upstream to Harrington Way. Key tasks include:
- Constructing launchable rock toe, launchable trench, and tie backs.
- Excavating, placing, and regrading material on the riverbank slope and levee embankment.
- Installing soil-filled rock slope protection on the waterside levee face and riverbank.
- Soil and rock placement for river toe protection and planting bench features.
- Instream wood structure placement on planting benches.
- Constructing buried launchable trench features in the overbank.
- Tie-in of erosion protection elements to existing rock revetment features.
- Providing temporary erosion control and importing/placing riprap. Vegetation clearing may be performed under a separate contract.
Contract & Timeline
- Opportunity Type: Sources Sought (potential future Firm-Fixed-Price solicitation).
- Estimated Value: $45,000,000.00 - $60,000,000.00.
- NAICS Code: 237990 (Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction), with a $45.5M small business size standard.
- Product Service Code (PSC): Y1PZ (Construction of Other Non-Building Facilities).
- Anticipated Construction Duration: 760 calendar days from Notice to Proceed.
- Anticipated Work Period: Late Spring through Fall 2027 and 2028 (in-water work limited to July-October).
- Anticipated Solicitation Release: September 2026.
- Anticipated Award: January 2027.
- Response Due: May 18, 2026, 8:00 AM PT.
- Published: April 23, 2026.
Set-Aside & Requirements
No set-aside is currently designated. The Government will consider setting aside the acquisition for small businesses if at least two responsible small business concerns can provide the services at fair market prices. If set aside, FAR 52.219-14, Limitations on Subcontracting, would require general construction small business contractors to self-perform at least 25% of the contract cost (excluding materials). Both small and other than small businesses are encouraged to submit capability statements.
Submission Requirements
Interested contractors should submit a capability statement, limited to 14 pages (8.5x11-inch, minimum 10pt font), including:
- Company information (name, SAM UEID/EIN, address, POC, phone, email, union/non-union status).
- Experience: At least three comparable projects within the past six years, detailing scope, self-performance/subcontractor management, customer satisfaction, timeliness, dollar value, PLA use, and challenges.
- Business size and socioeconomic type (e.g., Woman-Owned Small Business, Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business, HUBZone, 8(a) Participant, small, or large business).
- Bonding capability (via a Surety letter).
- Project Labor Agreement (PLA) Survey: Complete and return the attached PLA Survey, as projects over $35M mandate PLA consideration.
Submit all materials as one document via email to the Contract Specialist, Henry Barron (henry.d.barron@usace.army.mil). The email subject line must include "W9123826S0014".
Attachments
Draft plans and specifications are provided for informational purposes. Questions related to these draft documents will not be entertained. An attached PLA Survey form is also provided for completion.