Howards Bay Engineering Design Services for Environmental Dredging

Awarded on August 30, 2016, by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Endist Detroit, contract W911XK-16-C-0019 provides for engineering design services focused on the delineation, dredging, and disposal of environmentally impacted material in Howards Bay at the mouth of the St. Louis River in Superior, Wisconsin. The project was awarded to ARCADIS U.S., Inc. as a firm-fixed-price, lump-sum agreement for $250,000. The scope of work involves environmental engineering services for sediment remediation and must adhere to current federal standards for energy efficiency, sustainable design, and materials. This procurement was conducted on a negotiated sole-source basis under FAR 6.302-1, as ARCADIS U.S., Inc. possessed unique specialized knowledge and previous experience with the project. The contract was not set aside for small businesses, and the award was based on a government determination of fair and reasonable pricing. The established period of performance for these services is 187 days.