Bayou Courtableau Darbonne Drainage Structure Gauge Readings
ID: W912P825R0019Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
AwardedMay 5, 2025
$118K$117,979
AwardeePatrick B Prudhomme Port Barre LA 70577 USA
Award #:W912P825P0031
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE ARMYW07V ENDIST N ORLEANSNEW ORLEANS, LA, 70118-3651, USA

NAICS

Water Supply and Irrigation Systems (221310)

PSC

OPERATION OF WATER SUPPLY FACILITIES (M1NE)

Set Aside

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

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/d91cdb9876514c2080297d38994fb837/view
Timeline
    Description

    The Department of Defense, through the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, New Orleans District, is seeking proposals for a contract to perform daily gauge readings and operate the Bayou Courtableau and Darbonne Drainage Structures in Port Barre, Louisiana. The contractor will be responsible for providing all necessary labor, supervision, equipment, and materials for this service, which is critical for effective water management and irrigation systems. This procurement is set aside for small businesses under NAICS code 221310, with a firm-fixed price contract expected to last one year, with options for extension. Proposals must be submitted via email by April 16, 2025, and interested parties should direct inquiries to Angela Day at Angela.C.Day@usace.army.mil or Karen D. Hargrave at karen.d.hargrave@usace.army.mil.

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    A21. W912P8-25-R-0019_AM0001.pdf
    The document is an amendment to the solicitation for the Bayou Courtableau Darbonne Drainage Structure Gauge Readings project, responding to contractor questions submitted during the Q&A period. The Q&A period has now closed. Key clarifications include: certified payrolls are not required for this contract; an independent government estimate (IGE) exists but cannot be disclosed; and the project is covered by Executive Order 13706, necessitating paid sick leave, health and welfare fringe benefits, and holiday provisions for employees. Additionally, it confirms that this is a new project rather than a recompete or incumbent assignment. Bidders must acknowledge receipt of this amendment to ensure their offers are considered valid, and the amendment modifies the solicitation's details while maintaining other terms unchanged.
    A21. W912P8-25-R-0019 Combined Synopsis-Solicitation.pdf
    The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, New Orleans District, is seeking proposals for a gauge reading contract for the operation of the Bayou Courtableau and Darbonne Drainage Structures. The solicitation, identified as W912P8-25-R-0019, is set aside for small businesses and will be issued as a firm-fixed-price procurement. Offerors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) under the relevant NAICS code (221310: Water Supply and Irrigation Systems) and ensure that their proposals are submitted via email by April 16, 2025. Key services to be provided by the contractor include daily gauge readings, operation of the drainage structures, and emergency gauge readings, with performance monitored by a Government representative. The work period will last one year from the contract award date, with options to extend for additional years. Contractors must follow safety regulations and provide the necessary insurance coverage. The contract emphasizes compliance with service contract wage determinations and requires contractors to submit various documentation for approval. This procurement illustrates the U.S. government’s commitment to maintaining water management systems efficiently and effectively through collaboration with small businesses.
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