This government solicitation, W912ES26QA014, is a Request for Quote (RFQ) for Women-Owned Small Businesses (WOSB) for the Guttenberg Ponds Riprap project. The contract is set to deliver 2,000 actual tons of rock between March 1, 2026, and May 1, 2026, to Lock and Dam 10 in Guttenberg, IA. It incorporates various Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) clauses, including requirements for Item Unique Identification and Valuation, and adherence to specific payment instructions. The document also details representations and certifications related to telecommunications equipment, business ethics, and prohibitions on certain foreign procurements, emphasizing compliance and ethical contractor conduct.
This government file outlines the scope of work for a contractor to furnish and deliver 2,000 tons of riprap materials to a stockpile location on the Upper Mississippi River, between River Miles 640 and 605. The contract requires the contractor to provide all necessary plant, labor, and materials, adhering to specific publications including US Army Corps of Engineers, Iowa DOT, Wisconsin DOT, and NIST standards. Key aspects include detailed requirements for riprap material quality (e.g., specific gravity, shape, gradation), processing methods, and approved material sources. The contractor must submit various documents for approval, such as material sources, processing methods, gradation test results, and weighing operations plans. Riprap will be measured by ton using certified scales, and payment will cover all materials, equipment, and labor for delivery. The document also specifies delivery schedules, coordination requirements, delivery locations, and quality control and safety protocols, including the method of loading riprap onto USACE material barges.