Freshwater Bayou Waterway, Freshwater Bayou Lock, New Shops Building, Vermilion Parish, Louisiana

This contract, identified as W912P826BA003, is a competitive 8(a) procurement issued by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, New Orleans District, for the construction of a new shops building at the Freshwater Bayou Lock in Vermilion Parish, Louisiana. The project, with a NAICS code of 236220 and an estimated value between $5 million and $10 million, involves the procurement, delivery, and installation of precast concrete piles, precast concrete floor and ramp framing, a pre-engineered metal building, metal stairs with concrete footings, miscellaneous metal work, and related incidental tasks. The work site is accessible via land via LA-3147, which has a 5-ton weight limit on the Humble Canal Bridge, or by water through the Freshwater Bayou Canal. Bidding is conducted as a sealed bid invitation, with submission due by Thursday, July 23, 2026, at 10:00 AM local time, and bid opening scheduled for the same day at 11:30 AM local time. All proposals must be submitted either via email to designated USACE contacts or by physical hand delivery, with electronic submissions limited to 35 MB and required to include the solicitation number in the subject line. Contractors must be currently registered in SAM.gov and must submit accurate, up-to-date annual representations and certifications, including those specific to 8(a) status and small business size standards for the NAICS code. Bidders are required to comply with all federal, state, and local regulations, including USACE EM 385-1-1 safety standards, and must maintain a Contractor Quality Control Plan approved by the Government prior to commencement of work. The successful bidder will be required to furnish performance and payment bonds at 100 percent of the contract value, along with minimum insurance coverage including employer’s liability of $100,000, general liability of $500,000 per occurrence, and automobile liability insurance. The contract mandates strict documentation and labeling of materials, including sealants, hardware, equipment, and luminaires, with permanent identification of certain components visible after installation. All payment requests must be submitted electronically via the Resident Management System (RMS), and work progress must be updated monthly. The period of performance is 359 calendar days from the Notice to Proceed, with completion expected by early July 202