Industry Day Announcement: CANO MARTIN PENA ECOSYSTEM RESTORATION PROJECT, PUERTO RICO
Type: Special Notice
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE ARMYW2SR TF VIPRSAN JUAN, PR, 00918-0000, USA

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https://sam.gov/opp/9ef4e4f8aa3443b0b63b46138f61c8b4/view
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    Description

    The Department of Defense, specifically the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, is hosting an Industry Day for the Caño Martin Peña Ecosystem Restoration Project in Puerto Rico, aimed at informing potential contractors about upcoming solicitation opportunities. The event will cover the scope of work for Contract 3 Phase 1, which includes significant site development and dredging activities to restore the tidal connection between San José Lagoon and San Juan Bay, ultimately enhancing biodiversity and habitat restoration. This project, with an estimated cost between $25 million and $100 million, is critical for environmental improvement and community engagement, and it emphasizes the involvement of small businesses in various contracting opportunities. Interested parties must RSVP by December 2, 2024, and can direct inquiries to Samuela Adams at samuela.y.adams@usace.army.mil.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Samuela Adams
    samuela.y.adams@usace.army.mil
    Katrina Chapman
    katrina.l.chapman@usace.army.mil
    Files
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    CMP_Capability Briefing Schedule.pdf
    The document outlines a scheduled capability briefing for the Caño Martin Peña, Contract 3: Phase 1, taking place on December 4, 2024, from 1500 to 1630. It includes specific time slots for presentations across three designated rooms, indicating an organized structure for panel discussions. Key focus areas presumably involve presenting capabilities relevant to the contract, although specific panel topics are not detailed in the text. The scheduling format suggests a formal process for engaging stakeholders, likely aimed at fostering collaboration and obtaining responses for government RFPs or grants associated with this initiative. Overall, the schedule serves as a foundational element in planning and executing the briefing, vital for setting expectations among participants and organizers.
    CMP CNT 3 Industry Day Sign in.pdf
    The document details attendance records for an Industry Day event on December 4, 2024, organized by the Department of Natural Resources and Environmental (DRNA). It includes a comprehensive list of contractors participating in the event, including notable firms such as ALT International Development, LLC, Black & Veatch, and Jacobs Engineering Group, among others. The document provides the names of attendees from various organizations, along with their email contacts, indicating broad participation from industry professionals. The main objective of this Industry Day appears to be the dissemination of information regarding upcoming federal and state contracting opportunities, facilitating networking among contractors and government representatives. This event is critical for ensuring that contractors are aware of and can respond to future Requests for Proposals (RFPs) and grants, promoting collaboration and efficiency in public projects. The extensive participation underscores the event's significance in the context of governmental procurement processes and industry engagement.
    Industry Day_Slides CMP CNT 3.pdf
    The Caño Martín Peña Ecosystem Restoration Project, managed by the US Army Corps of Engineers, aims to restore the tidal connection between San José Lagoon and San Juan Bay. The project supports improved biodiversity, dissolved oxygen levels, and habitat restoration within the San Juan Bay Estuary. Authorized under the Water Resources Development Act (WRDA), it has an estimated cost of $255 million, of which $163.3 million has been appropriated under the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, alongside a non-federal matching share of $90.7 million. An Industry Day event scheduled for December 4, 2024, will provide an overview of the project, including contracting opportunities and small business involvement. The project is divided into several contracts, with Contract 1 for vegetation removal awarded in September 2024. The document outlines construction considerations, including environmental assessments, community coordination, and compliance with water quality regulations. Contract 3 (Phase 1) involves channel excavation, stabilization, and is expected to start in December 2024, aiming for completion by early 2028. The document emphasizes the need for participation from small businesses in various needed services and subcontracting opportunities. Registration and questions submission details are also provided for prospective contractors interested in participating.
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