Little Goose Lock and Dam Stilling Basin Sediment Removal
ID: W912EF25RSS22Type: Sources Sought
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DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE ARMYUS ARMY ENGINEER DISTRICT WALLA WALWALLA WALLA, WA, 99362-1876, USA

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Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction (237990)

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MAINTENANCE OF CANALS (Z1KB)
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    The Department of Defense, specifically the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Walla Walla District, is seeking small business sources for a construction project focused on sediment removal from the stilling basin at Little Goose Lock and Dam in Washington State. The project involves dredging approximately 28,000 cubic yards of sediment and inspecting the concrete surfaces of the stilling basin to inform future maintenance and repair actions. This opportunity is critical for ensuring the operational integrity of the dam and maintaining safety standards, with a firm-fixed-price construction contract anticipated. Interested businesses must submit their qualifications and relevant project experience to Preston Jones by April 30, 2025, with the on-site work window scheduled from November 16, 2025, to February 27, 2026.

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