NOLIN RIVER LAKE TAILWATER RESTROOM CONSTRUCTION

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Louisville District, is soliciting bids for the construction of a flush restroom facility at the Tailwater Recreation Area of Nolin River Lake in Kentucky, under solicitation number W912QR26QA067. This is a 100% small business set-aside under NAICS code 236220, with a size standard of $45 million in average annual receipts, and the estimated contract value falls between $100,000 and $250,000. The contractor is responsible for furnishing all labor, materials, tools, and equipment necessary to complete the project in compliance with federal, state, and local laws, including adherence to prevailing wage rates and the Buy American Act, which requires a minimum of 55% domestic content for materials to qualify. The work must conform to contract drawings AB01, MB01, PB01, EN01, and EN02, along with applicable codes including NEC, ASTM, ANSI, OSHA, and Unified Guide Specifications. Performance must commence within 14 days of notice to proceed and be completed within 180 calendar days, with a one-year warranty on workmanship following possession. An optional line item exists for the construction of an 80-foot by 48-inch concrete sidewalk. The contract is a firm-fixed price, and in lieu of traditional payment and performance bonds, only a payment bond or irrevocable letter of credit is required. All personnel, including subcontractors, must undergo a background investigation through the Department of Defense’s HSPD-12 protocol, with complete submission of personal information within 10 working days of award and annual renewal for contracts over one year. Unescorted access to the federal site requires clearance via NCIC-III and Terrorist Screening Database, and compliance with Personal Identity Verification standards is mandatory. Contractors must enroll in E-Verify, submit an initial list of eligible employees within three business days of award, and ensure all employees complete suspicious activity reporting training. Security protocols include adherence to Force Protection Conditions, Random Antiterrorism Measures, and Health Protection Conditions. The project site is at 2150 Nolin Dam Road, Mammoth Cave, KY, with inspection and acceptance occurring on-site. Proposals must be submitted electronically via the Procurement Integrated Enterprise Environment by August 11, 2026, using the correct file naming convention and adhering to formatting