St. Marys Sea Lamprey Traps

Title: St Marys Sea Lamprey Traps Classification Code: PSC Y1NZ NAICS Code: 237990 Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction Is this a Recovery and Reinvestment Act Action?: No Description: Construction of a sea lamprey trap structure at Gate 16 of the St. Marys River Compensating Works in Chippewa County, MI. The project will involve installing a steel-mesh platform, trap vault, and lift system. An option for a second sea lamprey vault is expected to be included in the contract. The steel-mesh platform will be 25 feet long and 7 feet wide and be supported by WF columns that are 12ft in height and weigh approximately - ton. The columns are to contain welded and bolted plates and angles and must be socketed into the underlying bedrock. The trap vault will be composed of a concrete base, steel skin plates, and an aluminum stop log structure. The lift system will include two jib cranes, each with a capacity ranging between - ton and 1 - ton. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Detroit District contemplating to solicit this requirement as a Trade Off Best Value Source Selection. The Government will evaluate the potential offerors based on past performance, experience with similar work, and proposed schedule. However, the result of the market research will contribute to determining the method of procurement and feasible set-aside opportunities. This Sources Sought announcement is for planning and market research purposes only and is NOT a Request for Proposal (RFP), or Invitation for Bid (IFB). No basis for claim against the Government shall arise as a result of a response to this Sources Sought Notice. The Government will not pay for information or comments provided and will not recognize any cost associated with the submission of responses or comments. Interested companies are encouraged to respond. The contract is expected to be awarded around August 2021. The estimated cost of construction is between $1,000,000 and $5,000,000. The North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code is 237990 Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction, which has a small business size standard of $39.5 million. The responses received to this notice shall be in summary format and shall not exceed five (5) pages, including the Sources Sought Information Form. In order for the Government to determine the extent of industry interest and experience in the project, interested contractors shall complete the information attached to this sources sought. Please reference in the subject line "SOURCE SOUGHT St. Marys Sea Lamprey Traps". Respondents will not be contacted regarding their submission or information gathered as a result of the Sources Sought. Place of Contract Performance: Sault Ste Marie (Chippewa County), MI United States