Duluth Vessel Yard Phase III Repairs

Solicitation W911XK27BA001 is a firm-fixed-price construction contract issued by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Detroit District, for Phase III repairs at the Duluth Vessel Yard Historic District. This project is a total small business set-aside and involves comprehensive infrastructure upgrades, including the installation of electrical distribution systems, exterior LED lighting, cast-in-place concrete work, structural metal fabrications, and automated access control barriers. Key deliverables include steel sheet pile encapsulation, bollard anchors, and reinforced concrete work. The project must commence within 10 calendar days of the notice to proceed, with a final completion deadline of August 15, 2028, assuming a notice to proceed date of January 12, 2027. To be eligible for award, bidders must demonstrate responsibility by submitting a preliminary work plan, a preliminary equipment plan detailing marine plant and piling systems, and evidence of prior project experience in marine piling. Mandatory requirements include a CMMC Level 1 self-assessment in the Supplier Performance Risk System and compliance with Davis-Bacon wage rates and Buy American standards. The contract specifies strict packaging and marking requirements for reinforcing bars and paints, and mandates the use of Appleton Powertite connectors for safety. Bids must be submitted via the PICE portal, and the successful offeror will be required to provide performance and payment bonds if the contract price exceeds 150,000 dollars.