Clear Lake, MN Habitat Restoration

Solicitation W912ES-08-B-0003 is an Invitation for Bid issued by the US Army Corps of Engineers, St. Paul District, for the Clear Lake Habitat Restoration project located at Mississippi River Lock and Dam 4. The project focuses on erosion protection and habitat improvement, specifically requiring the transport and distribution of fine material to establish a six-inch topsoil cap on sand berms, followed by the planting of an annual cover crop of oats. The estimated value of the contract ranges between 250,000 and 500,000 dollars, falling under NAICS code 237990. The project involves technical construction specifications including site plans for dredging areas and berms, with an expected completion date of July 30, 2009. Throughout the solicitation process, several amendments were issued to update Department of Labor wage rates for heavy construction and dredging in both Minnesota and Illinois. Additionally, the contract includes specific notification requirements regarding the closing of the MNDNR Boat Launch and Walk In Access at Clear Lake. The final bid opening date was established as July 16, 2008.