RECOVERY--Y--RECOVERY-SAN DIEGO RIVER AND MISSION BAY; MIDDLE JETTY REPAIR, SAN DIEGO COUNTY, CALIFORNIA, PROJECT NO. 015750

Solicitation W912PL-09-B-0010, issued by the Department of Defense through the USACE Los Angeles District, concerns the repair of the Middle Jetty at the San Diego River and Mission Bay in San Diego County, California. The scope of work involves the quarrying, transportation, and placement of approximately 17,000 tons of armor stone using marine plant equipment, with stone weights for Class A-18 armor increased to a maximum of 24 tons. Additionally, the project includes the replacement of a concrete foundation for a navigation aid, which was designated as an option item. The procurement process included a pre-bid job walk on August 17, 2009, and two subsequent amendments that adjusted barge operation hours to include weekends and modified insurance requirements. While initial government estimates for the project ranged between 5 million and 10 million dollars, a later bid abstract listed a government estimate of 2,954,500 dollars. Bids were received from five competing firms, with evaluations considering base bid costs for access and stone placement as well as HUBZone preferences.