MVD Levee Requirements for FY 25
Type: Special Notice
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DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE ARMYW07V ENDIST VICKSBURGVICKSBURG, MS, 39183-3435, USA

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Other Heavy and Civil Engineering ConstructionT (23799)

PSC

CONSTRUCTION OF OTHER NON-BUILDING FACILITIES (Y1PZ)
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    The Department of Defense, through the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, is announcing a special notice for anticipated levee work requirements within the Mississippi Valley Division (MVD) for Fiscal Year 2025. The project encompasses various construction activities, including earthen levee embankment enlargement and repair, seepage berm construction, and flood wall construction, primarily along the Mississippi River levee system in the Memphis, Vicksburg, and New Orleans Districts. This initiative is crucial for enhancing flood protection and infrastructure resilience in the region, with projects categorized as ongoing, awarded, or proposed, and many intended for Multiple Award Task Order Contracts (MATOCs). Interested contractors can reach out to primary contact Joelle Handy at joelle.f.handy@usace.army.mil or 601-634-5907 for further details.

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    The document outlines proposed construction projects related to levee and floodwall enhancements managed by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Mississippi Valley Division. These projects include specific items at various locations, like Caruthersville, MO, and St. Thomas, AR, focusing on flood protection and restoration. The listing categorizes projects based on their construction status—ongoing, awarded, and proposed—alongside estimated lengths and financial ranges. Notably, many items are intended for Multiple Award Task Order Contracts (MATOCs), indicating a strategic contracting approach. The report emphasizes potential changes as designs are refined and impacts assessed, highlighting the Corps’ commitment to fortifying flood defenses across the Mississippi Valley. Overall, this document serves as a resource for understanding federal projects aimed at improving infrastructure resilience against flooding, indicative of broader governmental efforts to enhance public safety and environmental protection.
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