Devils Lake Filter Stone Repair

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, St. Paul, Minnesota District has a requirement entitled: Devils Lake Filter Stone Repair. The work site is along the toe of the Devils Lake City embankment in Devils Lake, ND (Ramsey County). Using USACE supplied plans and specifications, the contractor will accomplish the following summary Scope of Work: The work consists of repairing the eroding sand drain by regrading and then topping off with larger rock (likely similar to railroad ballast). The entire length of the repairs is approximately 3 miles, located throughout the 12-mile long embankment. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for this project is 237990; Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction with a size standard of $36.5M. The estimated magnitude of construction is between $250,000 and $500,000; the contract will require 100% performance and payment bonds. This procurement is set-aside 100 percent for small business firms. This synopsis is not a request for quotes (RFQ), proposals (RFP), or in an invitation for bids (IFB). This is a pre-solicitation notice indicating that a solicitation for a competitive acquisition for the award of one firm-fixed price contract is intended to be issued via FedBizOpps (www.fbo.gov) in the near future-the solicitation will not be issued less than 15 days from the date of this announcement. The specifications will be detailed in the solicitation once issued. This announcement is for information and planning purposes only and is not to be construed as a commitment by the Government, implied or otherwise, to issue a solicitation or award a contract. Bids will be due not less than 30 days from the date the solicitation is issued. The definitive bid opening date and time will be stated in the solicitation and any associated amendments that may be issued. No CD's or hard copies will be available. Offerors are responsible for checking the referenced page for any update(s) to the Notice. The Government is not responsible for any loss of Internet connectivity or for an offeror's inability to access the document posted at the referenced website. In order for contractors to conduct business with the Department of Defense, the contractor must provide registration information to the System for Award Management (SAM). All Offerors must be SAM registered prior to receiving an award. Registration instructions may be obtained, and online registration may be accomplished, at www.sam.gov.