New Orleans to Venice, LA, NOV-NF-W-05a.1, First Lift Levee and Drainage Canal Relocation Project, La Reusitte to Myrtle Grove, Plaquemines Parish, Louisiana

The First Lift Levee and Drainage Canal Relocation Project, identified by solicitation number W912P821B0021, is a construction contract managed by the Department of Defense through the W07V Endist New Orleans. Located in Plaquemines Parish, Louisiana, specifically from La Reusitte to Myrtle Grove, the project focuses on critical infrastructure improvements. The scope of work encompasses clearing, grubbing, and excavation for new drainage canals, as well as the installation of new culverts, drainage structures, T-walls, and levee ramp crossings. Additionally, the project requires embankment placement for levees, the use of geotextiles, surfacing, and turf establishment. This contract was designated as a Total Small Business Set-Aside under NAICS code 237990. The solicitation process began in August 2021 and included a bid opening extension to October 26, 2021, as detailed in Amendment 0001. Technical specifications for the project cover multiple divisions, including concrete, metals, and earthwork, to ensure the comprehensive relocation and stabilization of the levee and drainage systems in the region.