Freshwater Bayou Waterway, Freshwater Bayou Lock, New Shops Building, Vermilion Parish, Louisiana
ID: W912P826BA003Type: Solicitation
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE ARMYW07V ENDIST NEW ORLEANSNEW ORLEANS, LA, 70118-3651, USA

NAICS

Commercial and Institutional Building Construction (236220)

PSC

CONSTRUCTION OF MAINTENANCE BUILDINGS (Y1EB)

Set Aside

8a Competed (8A)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/6d3d88b8526546b891ee2545b75beace/view
Timeline
    Description

    The Department of Defense, through the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, is soliciting bids for the construction of a new shops building at the Freshwater Bayou Lock in Vermilion Parish, Louisiana. This competitive 8(a) procurement involves the procurement, delivery, and installation of precast concrete piles, a pre-engineered metal building, metal stairs, and associated site work, with a project value estimated between $5,000,000 and $10,000,000. The project is critical for enhancing operational capabilities at the Freshwater Bayou Waterway and adheres to strict safety and environmental standards. Interested contractors must register with SAM.gov and submit their bids by the established deadline, with a 20% bid guarantee required for bids up to $3,000,000. For further inquiries, contact Taylor H. Brandon at taylor.h.brandon@usace.army.mil or Michelle Dalmado at michelle.dalmado@usace.army.mil.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Taylor H. Brandon
    taylor.h.brandon@usace.army.mil
    Michelle Dalmado
    michelle.dalmado@usace.army.mil
    Files
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    ED-22-050 Freshwater Bayou Lock NSB Plans.pdf
    The US Army Corps of Engineers is issuing an RFP for the Freshwater Bayou Lock New Shops Building project in Vermilion Parish, LA. This project involves constructing a new shops building, including a pre-engineered metal building, precast concrete platform and ramp, and associated site work. The plans detail benchmark locations, existing and proposed utility layouts, concrete transitional paving, and comprehensive design criteria covering structural loads (dead, live, wind, seismic, wave, rain), concrete specifications, reinforcing steel, and structural steel. Key elements include a pile-supported foundation system, galvanized steel stairs, and aluminum guardrails. The project adheres to strict safety, environmental, and building codes, including UFC and IBC standards. The contractor is responsible for coordinating designs, installations, site safety, and utility verification.
    W912P826BA003 ED-22-050 Freshwater Bayou Lock NSB Solicitation.pdf
    The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, New Orleans District, issued Solicitation W912P826BA003 for the Freshwater Bayou Waterway, Freshwater Bayou Lock, New Shops Building project in Vermilion Parish, Louisiana. This competitive 8(a) procurement, with an estimated value of $5,000,000 to $10,000,000, involves the procurement, delivery, and installation of precast concrete piles, precast concrete floor and ramp framing, a pre-engineered metal building, metal stairs, and other related work. Contractors must register with SAM.gov and adhere to specific bid submission procedures, including electronic or physical delivery, by the TBA opening date. The project is a firm-fixed-price contract, requiring a 20% bid guarantee up to $3,000,000. All work must comply with EM 385-1-1 "Corps of Engineers Safety and Health Requirements Manual" and various FAR and DFARS clauses, including those related to labor standards (Davis-Bacon Act wage rates for St. Martin and Vermilion Parishes), supply chain security, and representations/certifications. Bidders are cautioned about potential delays for hand-carried bids due to train traffic and security checks.
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