Y--BLOCK HOLE CHANNEL STABILIZATION

The Y-Block Hole Channel Stabilization project, solicitation number W912EQ-12-B-0010, was awarded by the Department of Defense through the US Army Corps of Engineers Memphis District. The scope of work involves providing all necessary plant, labor, and materials to implement channel stabilization along the existing banks of the Castor River at Block Hole. Key construction activities include clearing and grubbing, excavation, the installation of filter fabric and filter material, and the placement of R200 and R2200 riprap and turfing. All excavated materials are required to be placed in designated spoil pile areas set back from the top of the bank. Managed under NAICS code 237990, the project involved a competitive bidding process with an opening date of August 21, 2012. The contract requirements included specific line items for mobilization, the construction of haul roads, and the procurement and placement of riprap. The project limits were strictly defined as adjacent to the Castor River as specified in the official plans and specifications.