Columbia River Non-Routine Clamshell Maintenance Dredging 2024
ID: W9127N25B0004Type: Solicitation
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DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE ARMYW071 ENDIST PORTLANDPORTLAND, OR, 97204-3495, USA

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Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction (237990)

PSC

CONSTRUCTION OF DREDGING FACILITIES (Y1KF)

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https://sam.gov/opp/6f9d43ef443e40bba9f002c75f2aa769/view
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    The Department of Defense, through the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Portland District, is soliciting bids for the Columbia River Non-Routine Clamshell Maintenance Dredging project for 2024. This procurement aims to conduct essential maintenance dredging operations in the Columbia River, specifically in areas such as the Old Mouth of the Cowlitz River and the Port of Longview, with an estimated construction magnitude between $1 million and $5 million. The project is critical for maintaining navigability and ensuring compliance with environmental and engineering standards, thereby supporting commercial navigation and ecological considerations. Interested contractors must submit sealed bids electronically, and for large businesses, a subcontracting plan emphasizing small business participation is required, with specific targets outlined for various categories of small businesses. For further inquiries, potential bidders can contact Ian Lutjens at 503-808-4434 or via email at ian.k.lutjens@usace.army.mil.

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    B.08 Attachment - Notice to LB SubK Plan.pdf
    The document is a solicitation from the Department of the Army, specifically the Portland District of the Corps of Engineers, for non-routine dredging services in the Columbia River for 2024 (W9127N25B0004). It emphasizes large business firms' requirements to submit a subcontracting plan if they bid above specific financial thresholds. Key targets for subcontracting with small businesses are outlined: 27% of the total subcontracted dollar value should be allocated to small businesses, with specific percentages designated for small disadvantaged (2%), women-owned (2%), HUBZone (2%), veteran-owned (5%), and service-disabled veteran-owned businesses (3%). The document stresses the importance of proposing realistic subcontracting plans, with significant evaluation criteria established to ensure companies effectively maximize subcontracting opportunities within small business communities. The plan must describe outreach efforts and achieve compliance to avoid disqualification. A sample format for plans is provided for guidance, though it's not mandatory. Overall, the purpose is to promote small business participation and ensure equitable opportunities in government contracting.
    B.08 Attachment - Small Business Commitment Document.pdf
    The Small Business Commitment Document (SBCD) is a requirement for federal procurements involving other than small businesses, focusing on the commitment to use small business concerns in contract performance. Offerors must outline the total contract dollar value and work percentage to be performed by both large and small businesses, detailing specific contributions from various categories of small businesses, including Small Disadvantaged Businesses (SDB), Woman-Owned Small Businesses (WOSB), Historically Underutilized Business Zone (HUBZone), Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (VOSB), and Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB). Additionally, Offerors need to identify the Prime Offeror, specify the types of supplies/services along with their associated DUNS and/or CAGE codes, and provide anticipated NAICS codes. The document also requests a description of commitments made to small business concerns, including the nature and duration of these commitments. If commitments are in written form, copies should be provided. This emphasis on small business involvement aligns with federal regulations aimed at enhancing procurement opportunities for small businesses and fostering economic growth. The SBCD structure ensures transparency in sourcing, enabling the government to assess small business participation effectively in Federal acquisitions.
    B.08 W9127N25B0004_Columbia_River_Non-Routine_Clamshell_2024_PLANS_DFH.pdf
    The document outlines the Clamshell Maintenance Dredging Project for 2024, initiated by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Portland District. This project focuses on non-routine dredging operations in the Columbia River, specifically targeting areas such as the Old Mouth of the Cowlitz River and the Port of Longview. The objective is to maintain navigability and dredge specific berths to required depths while ensuring compliance with various engineering and environmental standards. Key features of the document include detailed drawings, coordinates for dredging areas, and precise elevation data to guide the dredging process. Additionally, it contains requirements for placement sites and the necessary safety measures during operations. The document underscores the significance of maintaining river channels for commercial navigation and the ecological considerations involved in dredging activities. Approval signatures from key officials affirm the document’s formal endorsement within the Corps of Engineers, indicating readiness to move forward with the proposed dredging activities and necessary contractor engagements. Overall, this document serves as a technical guideline for the execution of critical maintenance operations on the Columbia River’s navigable channels.
    B.08W9127N25B0004 Columbia River Non-Routine SPECS.pdf
    The document outlines the details for the "Columbia River Non-Routine Clamshell Dredging 2024" project, located in Chinook and Longview, Washington. It serves as a solicitation for contractors to conduct maintenance dredging with an estimated construction magnitude of between $1 million and $5 million. Key sections include instructions for bidders, representations and certifications, and general conditions governing the contract. The solicitation requests sealed bids, particularly emphasizing electronic submissions, and includes a comprehensive table of contents detailing various requirements and reporting forms related to environmental compliance, water quality, and labor wages. Specific bids include quantities for mobilization, dredging and placement materials at various locations. There is a significant focus on socio-economic factors including preferences for HUBZone small businesses. The document ensures compliance with governmental regulations and standards, highlighting the project's alignment with federal acquisition regulations. Overall, it illustrates a commitment to transparent and fair contracting as part of maintenance efforts on the Columbia River, responding to environmental and operational needs through structured bidding processes.
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