Corps Island Unloading
ID: W912ES26BA001Type: Presolicitation
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DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE ARMYW07V ENDIST ST PAULSAINT PAUL, MN, 55101-1323, USA

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Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction (237990)

PSC

MAINTENANCE OF DREDGING FACILITIES (Z1KF)

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https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/8e83398ab06b4da28cd0332b448d7694/view
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    The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), St. Paul District, is preparing to solicit bids for the Corps Island Unloading project, which involves the removal of approximately 450,000 cubic yards of stockpiled dredge material from Corps Island, located near Diamond Bluff, WI. The project aims to utilize hydraulic and/or mechanical methods for the placement of dredged materials, which have historically been deposited in this area due to its lack of road access. The anticipated contract value ranges from $5 million to $10 million, and it will be awarded as a Firm, Fixed-Price contract under a Total Small Business set-aside. Interested contractors should note that the solicitation will be issued via SAM.gov, and they must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) to be eligible for award. For further inquiries, contact Theodore Hecht at the email address theodore.r.hecht@usace.army.mil or by phone at 651-290-5415.

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    (651) 290-5415
    theodore.r.hecht@usace.army.mil
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