Holden Beach Removal and Replacement of Mooring Clusters
ID: W912PM26QA013Type: Solicitation
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DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE ARMYW074 ENDIST WILMINGTONWILMINGTON, NC, 28403-1343, USA

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Site Preparation Contractors (238910)

PSC

NATURAL RESOURCES/CONSERVATION- SITE PREPARATION (F021)
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    The Department of Defense, specifically the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, is soliciting quotes for the removal and replacement of mooring clusters at Holden Beach, North Carolina. The project involves the installation of two new steel pipe pilings, requiring contractors to provide all necessary labor, materials, and equipment while adhering to strict safety and environmental regulations. This procurement is a 100% Small Business Set-Aside, with an estimated construction value between $100,000 and $250,000, and quotes are due by 2:00 PM EST on January 26, 2026. Interested contractors must ensure they are registered in SAM, submit relevant past project experience, and attend a mandatory site visit on January 13, 2026, with RSVPs required by January 9, 2026. For further inquiries, contact Diana Curl at diana.d.curl@usace.army.mil or Jenifer Garland at jenifer.m.garland@usace.army.mil.

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    The solicitation W912PM26QA013 is a Request for Quote (RFQ) under FAR Part 13 for Simplified Acquisition Procedures, specifically a 100% Small Business Set-Aside, for the Holden Beach: Removal and Replacement of Mooring Clusters project in Holden Beach, NC. The construction magnitude is estimated between $100,000.00 and $250,000.00. The project involves removing two existing mooring clusters and installing two new steel mooring pipes with fender systems. Quotes are due by 2:00 PM EST on January 26, 2026, and must be submitted via email to Diana.D.Curl@USACE.Army.MIL and Jenifer.M.Garland@USACE.Army.MIL. A site visit is scheduled for January 13, 2026, at 9:00 AM E.T. at the Holden Beach Pavilion Area, with RSVPs required by January 9, 2026, 4:00 P.M. ET. Award will be made to the lowest-priced, technically acceptable quote. Technical acceptability requires SAM registration, submission of at least two recent and relevant prior projects, a technical proposal explaining how the work will be carried out, and a valid North Carolina Marine or Building contractors License. Performance is required within 120 calendar days after receiving the award.
    This government solicitation outlines the scope of work for the removal and replacement of two mooring clusters with two steel pipe pilings at the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Wilmington District, Holden Beach Operations Area. The contractor must furnish all labor, equipment, materials, and services, adhering to strict specifications including the installation of 30-inch diameter steel pilings, coated with coal tar epoxy, capped with welded plates, and filled with sand and concrete. Each piling requires two 24-inch cleats and a 6-foot 6-inch diameter donut fender. The pilings must extend 9 feet above mean high water. All work must comply with EM 385-1-1 Safety and Occupational Health Requirements, federal and state transportation laws, and local ordinances. The project requires an Accident Prevention Plan (APP) and adherence to security and access control procedures, including E-Verify for personnel. The period of performance is 120 days after contract award, with invoicing details provided.
    The SAM.gov General Decision Number NC20260078 outlines prevailing wage rates and fringe benefits for heavy construction projects in Brunswick, New Hanover, and Pender Counties, North Carolina. Effective January 2, 2026, it details rates for various crafts, including carpenters, electricians, laborers, and equipment operators. The document also incorporates Executive Order 13706, mandating paid sick leave for federal contractors, and Executive Order 13658, setting minimum wage requirements for certain contracts. It provides guidelines for adding unlisted job classifications post-award and explains identifiers for union, union average, survey, and state-adopted wage rates. Furthermore, the decision details a comprehensive appeals process for wage determination matters, outlining steps for interested parties to request review and reconsideration from the Wage and Hour Administrator and appeal to the Administrative Review Board.
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