CSSC Fish Dispersal Barrier Operations and Maintenance
ID: W912P626RA004Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
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Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE ARMYW072 ENDIST CHICAGOCHICAGO, IL, 60604-1437, USA

NAICS

Facilities Support Services (561210)

PSC

UTILITIES- ELECTRIC (S112)

Set Aside

Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5) (SBA)

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https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/d24d56e22e5c433197b72947cf728104/view
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    The Department of Defense, specifically the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, is seeking proposals from qualified small businesses for the operation and maintenance of the Electric Dispersal Barrier System (EDBS) located on the Chicago Sanitary and Ship Canal (CSSC) in Romeoville, Illinois. The contract, structured as a Firm-Fixed-Price agreement, includes a base period of 12 months with three additional 12-month option periods, and encompasses services such as routine monitoring, facility cleaning, asphalt maintenance, snow removal, crane inspections, and refuse services. This initiative is crucial for preventing the movement of invasive species between the Mississippi River and Great Lakes basins, thereby protecting local ecosystems. Interested parties must submit their proposals electronically by January 15, 2026, and direct any questions to the primary contact, Stephanie Boyd, at stephanie.l.boyd@usace.army.mil or by phone at 312-846-5370.

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    B08 Solicitation 23 Dec 2025 W912P626RA004 CSSC Fish Dispersal Barrier OM.pdf
    This government solicitation seeks a Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB) for the operation and maintenance of the Chicago Sanitary and Ship Canal (CSSC) Fish Dispersal Barrier. The contract involves a base year and three option years for services including routine monitoring, facility cleaning, asphalt maintenance, snow removal, crane inspections, and refuse services. Key requirements include strict adherence to safety protocols (OSHA, NFPA, EM 385-1-1), comprehensive training for all personnel (OSHA 30-hour, NFPA 70E, First Aid/CPR/AED), and robust security measures including AT Level I training and physical access controls. Contractors must maintain active SAM.gov registration, submit electronic proposals via PIEE, and adhere to NIST SP 800-171 cybersecurity standards. The project aims to prevent invasive species movement between the Mississippi River and Great Lakes basins.
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