TENSAS PARISH, LOUISIANA, LEVEE ENLARGEMENT AND BERMS, ITEMS 393-R, FC/MR&T, WBMRL
ID: W912EE26RA003Type: Special Notice
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE ARMYW07V ENDIST VICKSBURGVICKSBURG, MS, 39183-3435, USA

NAICS

Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction (237990)

PSC

CONSTRUCTION OF OTHER NON-BUILDING FACILITIES (Y1PZ)

Set Aside

Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5) (SBA)
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    The Department of Defense, through the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Vicksburg District, is seeking qualified contractors for the Tensas Parish, Louisiana, Levee Enlargement and Berms project, with an estimated value exceeding $10 million. This procurement is specifically set aside for existing Mississippi River Levees (MRL) MATOC contract holders and involves the construction of seepage and stability berms, as well as levee enlargements, including tasks such as clearing, embankment work, and erosion control. The project is critical for enhancing flood control infrastructure in the region, ensuring the safety and resilience of local communities. Interested contractors must submit their proposals by January 6, 2026, and can direct inquiries to Kasey Davis at Kasey.T.Davis@usace.army.mil or Robert Ellis Screws at Ellis.Screws@usace.army.mil.

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    The document, Solicitation No. W912EE-26-R-A003, outlines typical details for levee enlargement and berm construction, designated as Item 393-R, in Tensas Parish, Louisiana. Prepared by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Vicksburg District, the plans detail crushed stone surfacing, compacted and semi-compacted fill for levee sections, and installation of 24-inch diameter CMP. Key specifications include varying gross levee embankment slopes to ensure smooth transitions, and berms transitioning to natural ground at a 1V:4H slope. The project also addresses gravel resurfacing for specific stations. This document serves as a critical guide for contractors involved in the levee construction and maintenance, emphasizing adherence to detailed engineering specifications for flood control infrastructure.
    This document, part of Solicitation No. W912EE-26-R-A003 by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Vicksburg District, details the "LEVEE ENLARGEMENT AND BERMS, ITEM 393-R" project in Tensas Parish, Louisiana. It includes plans and profiles for levee enlargement and seepage berm construction from Station 5866+00 to Station 5908+00, and a borrow area plan and typical sections. The project involves constructing a new levee centerline, drainage ditch, and potato ridge, as well as managing borrow areas. Key features include 5-foot hog wire fences, 3-strand electric fences, and gates. The design incorporates specific elevations (N.A.V.D. 88) and horizontal datums (NAD83(2011) SPCS MS WEST).
    The W912EE26RA003 document outlines the special and general contract requirements for a construction project involving levee enlargement and berms in Tensas Parish, Louisiana. Key special conditions include a 345-calendar-day completion period, liquidated damages of $1,250.00 per day for delays (with exceptions for turf maintenance), and requirements for electronic communication and Davis-Bacon Act certified payrolls. The contractor must perform at least 20% of the work with its own organization and adhere to strict security, E-Verify, and non-U.S. citizen employment guidelines. General requirements cover government-provided rights-of-way, contractor-obtained property rights, and mandatory preconstruction conferences with specific submittal deadlines. The order of work details construction phases for levee and berm embankment, surfacing, and cattle guard installation, emphasizing continuous surfacing. Other provisions address payment invoices, as-built drawings, project signage, minimum insurance requirements, work in quarantined areas, and compliance with USACE safety and occupational health regulations (EM 385-1-1).
    The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Vicksburg District, has issued Solicitation No. W912EE26RA003 for the Tensas Parish, Louisiana Levee Enlargement and Berms project. This procurement is set aside for existing Mississippi River Levees (MRL) MATOC contract holders, with an estimated value exceeding $10,000,000. The project involves constructing seepage and stability berms, and enlarging levees, including tasks like clearing, grubbing, embankment work, ramps, turfing, and erosion control. Offers are due by December 9, 2025, at 2:00 PM local time. Prospective bidders must submit a complete and signed SF-1442, a bid schedule with unit prices, and representations and certifications. Technical inquiries must be submitted via ProjNet, and contractors must comply with specific DFARS clauses related to cybersecurity and limitations on subcontracting for small businesses. Performance and payment bonds are required post-award, and adherence to USACE safety manuals is mandatory.
    The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Vicksburg District has issued Solicitation W912EE26RA003 for the Tensas Parish, Louisiana Levee Enlargement and Berms project (MRL 393-R). This Invitation for Bid (IFB) seeks contractors to furnish all plant, labor, materials, and equipment for constructing seepage berms, stability berms, and levee enlargement. The estimated project cost is above $10,000,000, with a mandatory performance period of 345 calendar days after receiving notice to proceed. The solicitation is a 100% Set-aside for Total Small Businesses holding Mississippi River Levees, Construction of Levee Enlargements and Berms, MATOC contracts. Proposals are due by 02:00 PM local time on December 9, 2025, and must include a complete and signed SF-1442, a bid schedule with unit prices, and representations and certifications. Performance and payment bonds are required within 30 days of award. Offerors must register with SAM.gov and address any technical inquiries via ProjNet.
    This document is an amendment to Solicitation Number W912EE26RA003, issued by the USACE Vicksburg District for the Tensas Parish, Louisiana Levee Enlargement and Berms project. The amendment, dated November 25, 2025, replaces the previous specifications in their entirety and updates the Statement of Work. The project, estimated to exceed $10,000,000, involves constructing seepage berms, a stability berm, and levee enlargement. This procurement is a 100% Total Small Business Set-aside under NAICS Code 237990 for existing MATOC contract holders for the Mississippi River Levees. Offers are due by December 9, 2025, at 2:00 PM local time. Key requirements include submitting a complete and signed SF-1442 with amendments acknowledged, a complete bid schedule, and accurate Offeror Representations and Certifications. Technical inquiries must be submitted via ProjNet. The document also includes detailed instructions for foreign contractors regarding the 2% Federal excise tax withholding and information on the Army Contract Writing System transition.
    This document outlines Amendment 0002 to Solicitation Number W912EE26RA003 for the Tensas Parish, Louisiana, Levee Enlargement and Berms project. Key changes include an extension of the response due date to December 16, 2025, and revisions to several documents, specifications, and drawings. The amendment details requirements for acknowledging changes, contract modifications, and financial data. It also specifies general contract requirements such as commencement and completion of work, liquidated damages, contractor responsibilities for drawings and communication, electronic payroll processing, work performance by the contractor’s own organization, physical data, mobilization and demobilization payments, equipment ownership, obstruction of navigable waterways, security, suspicious activity reporting, E-Verify, and non-U.S. citizens working on government contracts. Additional requirements cover partnering, rights-of-way, survey layout, preconstruction conferences, subcontracting plans, notifications, prohibited work during flood stages, order of work, billing, payment invoices, temporary fencing, as-built drawings, project and safety signs, daily inspections, accident investigations, insurance, work in quarantined areas, and certificates of compliance.
    Amendment 0003 to Solicitation W912EE26RA003, issued by ENDIST VICKSBURG, extends the Request for Proposal (RFP) due date from December 16, 2025, to January 6, 2026. This amendment, dated December 16, 2025, also indicates that revisions to specifications are forthcoming in another amendment. Offerors must acknowledge receipt of this amendment to ensure their offers are considered. The document outlines methods for acknowledging amendments for solicitations and specifies procedures for modifications of contracts/orders, including administrative changes and other types of modifications. It emphasizes that all other terms and conditions of the original document remain in full force and effect.
    This government solicitation amendment, W912EE26RA003-0004, details modifications for the Tensas Parish, Louisiana, Levee Enlargement and Berms project (MRL Item 393-R). Key changes include revised specifications (Sections 01 57 23.01 09, 33 42 29.01 09, and 31 24 00.00 09), updated drawings (C-503-1), and an added drawing (A.02.AM 0004 Drawings). The amendment extends the offer receipt date to December 29, 2025, and clarifies offer acknowledgment procedures. It outlines contract requirements for commencement within 10 days of notice to proceed, completion within 345 days, and a daily liquidated damages fee of $1,250 for delays. The document also specifies conditions for mobilization/demobilization payments, the use of electronic payroll systems, and adherence to various safety, environmental, and administrative regulations. The project's scope includes mobilization, clearing, levee and berm embankment, ramps, mowing, surfacing, environmental features, cattle guards, culverts, and ditches.
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