Cedar Rapids Flood Risk Management Project, Reach 4 Phase 1 Downstream River Floodwall and Pump Station
ID: W912EK26BA001Type: Solicitation
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE ARMYW07V ENDIST ROCK ISLANDROCK ISLAND, IL, 61299-5001, USA

NAICS

Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction (237990)

PSC

CONSTRUCTION OF RESTORATION OF REAL PROPERTY (PUBLIC OR PRIVATE) (Y1QA)

Set Aside

No Set aside used (NONE)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/02e51927170f44d59af258168b574329/view
Timeline
    Description

    The Department of Defense, through the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Rock Island District, is soliciting bids for the Cedar Rapids Flood Risk Management Project, specifically for the Reach 4 Phase 1 Downstream River Floodwall and Pump Station in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. The project entails extensive construction activities, including site demolition, utility removals, and the construction of a cast-in-place concrete floodwall and pump station, with an estimated contract value ranging from $25 million to $100 million. This initiative is crucial for enhancing flood risk management in the area, ensuring the safety and resilience of the community against potential flooding events. Interested contractors must submit their bids electronically by January 8, 2026, at 2:00 PM CST, and are encouraged to direct any inquiries to the primary contacts, Samantha Johanson and Brunson Grothus, via the provided email addresses.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Samantha Johanson
    samantha.k.johanson@usace.army.mil
    Brunson Grothus
    brunson.e.grothus@usace.army.mil
    Files
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    A22 - Attachment J-1 Wage Determination.pdf
    The General Decision Number IA20250081, effective January 3, 2025, outlines prevailing wage rates for heavy and highway construction projects across all counties in Iowa. This document details wage rates and fringe benefits for various crafts, including bricklayers, carpenters, concrete finishers, electricians, ironworkers, laborers, power equipment operators, and truck drivers, categorized into five geographical zones. It also specifies laborer and power equipment operator classifications within these zones. Additionally, the decision highlights the applicability of Executive Orders 14026 and 13658, setting minimum wage requirements for federal contracts subject to the Davis-Bacon Act, with rates of $17.75 and $13.30 per hour respectively for 2025, depending on the contract award date. The document also addresses Executive Order 13706 regarding paid sick leave for federal contractors and provides guidance on the wage determination appeals process, including contact information for the Wage and Hour Division.
    A22 - Attachment J-3 Plan Set - VOL 403 Pump Station.pdf
    A22 - Attachment J-4 Supplemental Data.pdf
    The
    A22 - Solicitation - W912EK26BA001 - IFB only.pdf
    This document is a solicitation for the "Cedar Rapids Flood Risk Management Project, Reach 4 Phase 1 Downstream River Floodwall and Pump Station" in Cedar Rapids, IA. The project, estimated between $25,000,000 and $100,000,000, falls under NAICS code 237990 with a small business size standard of $45M. Key details include a mandatory completion period of 850 consecutive calendar days, a required performance and payment bond, and liquidated damages of $2,500.00 per day for delays. Bids are due by December 16, 2025, at 1:00 PM local time, with electronic submission via email being the only accepted method. A Project Labor Agreement (PLA) is mandatory for this large-scale construction, and a site visit is scheduled for December 2, 2025. All questions must be submitted via ProjNet by December 5, 2025.
    A22 - Solicitation Amendment W912EK26BA0010001.pdf
    This document, Amendment of Solicitation/Modification of Contract number W912EK26BA0010001, issued by ENDIST ROCK ISLAND on November 24, 2025, extends the contract completion days from 850 to 970 consecutive calendar days and modifies the due dates for questions and bids. The deadline for questions is now December 18, 2025, and the bid response due date is January 8, 2026, at 2:00 PM CST. Electronic bid submissions are mandatory via email to the Contracting Officer and Contract Specialist. The amendment also details the process for submitting questions via ProjNet, outlines new procedures for bid openings, and specifies that Project Labor Agreements (PLAs) are required for this large-scale construction project. Relevant clauses regarding commencement, prosecution, and completion of work, as well as modifications to contract delivery information, are updated to reflect the extended timeline.
    A23 - Reach 4 Phase 1 Pre-Bid Sign In Sheet.pdf
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