Military Ocean Terminal Concord (MOTCO) Berms Construction and Dredging
ID: W912P725S0009Type: Sources Sought
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DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE ARMYW075 ENDIST SAN FRANSAN FRANCISCO, CA, 94102-3406, USA

NAICS

Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction (237990)

PSC

MAINTENANCE OF DREDGING FACILITIES (Z1KF)

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https://sam.gov/opp/7453242ac921491b898803277a22d103/view
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    The Department of Defense, specifically the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, is seeking information from industry regarding the construction and dredging project at the Military Ocean Terminal Concord (MOTCO) in California. This Sources Sought Synopsis aims to gather insights on the capabilities and qualifications of potential contractors, particularly those within the Small Business Community, to ensure adequate competition for the project, which involves the construction of earthen containment berms and dredging operations that require expertise in handling Unexploded Ordnance (UXO). The project is critical for supporting Department of Defense operations and has an estimated value between $10 million and $25 million, with responses due by 1:00 PM PDT on May 12, 2025. Interested firms should contact Lisa Ip at lisa.i.ip@usace.army.mil or Mary C. Fronck at mary.fronck@usace.army.mil for further details.

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    Lisa Ip
    (415) 503-6877
    lisa.i.ip@usace.army.mil
    Mary C. Fronck
    (415) 503-6554
    (415) 503-6688
    mary.fronck@usace.army.mil
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