West Dickinson Offloading Platform
ID: W911XK25BA024Type: Presolicitation
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE ARMYW072 ENDIST DETROITDETROIT, MI, 48226-5000, USA

NAICS

Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction (237990)

PSC

REPAIR OR ALTERATION OF DREDGING FACILITIES (Z2KF)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/c407a356f8d740af9277e11fa4cda4bf/view
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    Description

    The Department of Defense, through the Department of the Army, is soliciting bids for the construction of a new steel sheet pile offloading platform at the West Dickinson Island Confined Disposal Facility in St. Clair County, Michigan. This project, designated as a total small business set-aside, aims to create a platform that will facilitate access for marine operations and serve as a transfer site for various heavy equipment and dredged materials. The construction is critical for maintaining the operational efficiency of the facility, which will support activities such as offloading dozers, excavators, and other machinery. Interested contractors should note that the bid opening has been extended to July 29, 2025, and can reach out to primary contact Noah Bruck at noah.r.bruck@usace.army.mil or 313-226-2657 for further details.

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    Noah Bruck
    Noah.Bruck@usace.army.mil
    Michelle Barr
    michelle.barr@usace.army.mil
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