Design and Construction of Debris Boom for Harry S. Truman Lake and Dam (Warsaw, Missouri)

The solicitation W912DQ25R1004 issued by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Kansas City District seeks a design-build contractor for the construction of a site-specific debris boom at Harry S. Truman Dam in Warsaw, Missouri. The project involves a two-phase selection process, with Phase 2 limited to those offerors previously qualified in Phase 1. The scope encompasses designing, fabricating, and installing a debris containment system, including anchorage, a large manual service gate, removable sections for equipment passage, and fail-safe anchoring mechanisms, all compliant with USACE standards and environmental safety protocols. The contract is set as a firm-fixed-price, with an estimated value between one and five million dollars, and a performance period of approximately 420 days from the notice to proceed. The procurement emphasizes small business participation, with the entire effort set aside for small businesses under NAICS code 237990. The evaluation process prioritizes technical approach, performance confidence, and management approach, with price being a secondary factor. The government intends to award based on best value through a tradeoff analysis, considering the technical merit and risk assessments of proposals. Proposal submissions must be organized into separate electronic volumes, including a technical volume limited to 25 pages and a comprehensive price volume, with specific formatting and content requirements. Amendments to the solicitation have extended deadlines, clarified proposal content, and incorporated cybersecurity clauses aligned with DFARS and NIST standards. The project specifications specify a debris boom with a minimum 24-inch diameter, high-visibility materials, and a durable design life of 45 years, to be inspected and accepted at the project site in accordance with USACE regulations. The contract administration details, including payment offices and inspection criteria, are aligned with standard USACE procedures, emphasizing compliance with safety, environmental, and technical standards. Offerors are required to register in SAM, complete necessary certifications, and submit proposals via the designated PIEE portal, ensuring timely and compliant submissions for this critical flood control infrastructure project.