--Feasibility Study for the Raritan Bay and Sandy Hook Bay Combined Erosion Control and Storm Damage Protection Project, Union Beach New Jersey.

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, New York District Contracting Division, intends to award a sole source purchase order to T & M Associates for an Architect-Engineer requirement related to the Feasibility Study for the Raritan Bay and Sandy Hook Bay Combined Erosion Control and Storm Damage Protection Project in Union Beach, New Jersey. This procurement will follow simplified acquisition procedures under FAR Part 6.3, with T & M Associates selected based on being the only responsible source. The scope involves providing follow-on services under previous contracts to design, assess, and recommend measures to mitigate interior flooding in Union Beach by evaluating existing hydrologic data for modeling both current and post-project conditions. Interested parties were invited to submit capability statements by July 11, 2003, to the New York District office at 26 Federal Plaza. Technical inquiries were directed to a specific contact within the district. The contract builds upon prior efforts and focuses on finalizing the feasibility study that supports improved storm damage protection and erosion control, aiming to reduce flooding impacts in the targeted area. The procurement reflects the department's continued commitment to addressing critical water-related infrastructure challenges in the region.