Mechanical Unloading IDIQ
ID: W912ES25BA012Type: Presolicitation
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DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE ARMYW07V ENDIST ST PAULSAINT PAUL, MN, 55101-1323, USA

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Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction (237990)

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MAINTENANCE OF CANALS (Z1KB)

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https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/2d363f56379b4e90b6077cabe2671937/view
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    The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), St. Paul District, is planning to solicit a requirement for a Mechanical Unloading Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract focused on unloading dredge material and maintaining navigational channels. This procurement involves providing all necessary labor, materials, and equipment for unloading dredge material from Corps storage sites and dredging the navigational channel using mechanical equipment, with an estimated project value between $10 million and $25 million. The contract will be a Firm, Fixed-Price agreement and is set aside for Total Small Business participation, with the solicitation expected to be issued via SAM.gov. Interested contractors should ensure they are registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) and monitor the SAM.gov website for updates regarding the solicitation and bid submission deadlines. For further inquiries, contact Theodore Hecht at the USACE via email at theodore.r.hecht@usace.army.mil or by phone at 651-290-5415.

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    Theodore Hecht
    (651) 290-5415
    theodore.r.hecht@usace.army.mil
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