Grand Isle and Vicinity, Hurricane Ida Repairs, Stone Segmented Breakwaters, Jefferson Parish, LA Ed 26-001

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, New Orleans District, awarded Contract W912P826CA025 for the construction of stone segmented breakwaters at Grand Isle and vicinity in Jefferson Parish, Louisiana, to repair damage caused by Hurricane Ida. The original solicitation, W912P826BA011, issued on February 13, 2026, was a sealed bid procurement under a Firm Fixed Price contract structure, with an estimated value between $25 million and $100 million, reflecting the large-scale nature of the work involving placement of armor stone, core material, bedding stone, geotextile separators, navigation lights, and platforms. The project required compliance with stringent construction standards, including EM 385-1-1 safety protocols, AWS and ASTM specifications for welding and materials testing, and MIL-STD-130 and MIL-STD-129 for unique item identification and shipment labeling. Key contract clauses incorporated FAR provisions on liquidated damages, limits on subcontracting, inspection and acceptance, item identification, and royalty information, along with deviation authorizations. Amendments to the solicitation removed the Project Labor Agreement requirement and revised drawings, bid dates, and site visit details, with the final bid submission deadline extended to April 27, 2026. The contract mandates on-site presence of a dedicated CQC System Manager and a Level 1 Site Safety and Health Officer, both required to be employed by the prime contractor, with any dismissal triggering an immediate work stoppage until government-approved replacements are confirmed. Performance is tied to the project site off the coast of Grand Isle, with delivery governed by F.O.B. Destination terms and inspections conducted upon arrival at the construction location. Final acceptance hinges on documented compliance with specifications, including certified test reports, approved shop drawings, and daily quality control reports. Payment requests must be submitted through the Resident Management System, and all deliverables must adhere to strict packaging, marking, and data matrix identification requirements under military standards. The contract structure supports potential additional quantities beyond base quantities for armor stone, core, and bedding materials through separately priced option line items, with price evaluation preferences applicable for small businesses under socioeconomic set-aside provisions, though no specific set-aside designation was stated. All offerors were required to maintain active SAM.gov registration, provide UEI and CAGE codes, and comply with federal supply chain security and telecommunications equipment representation clauses.