Y--FY09 M/D DETROIT RIVER

Solicitation W911XK-09-B-0001 is a sealed bid procurement issued by the Department of Defense through the US Army Corps of Engineers, Detroit District, for the FY09 maintenance dredging of the Detroit River in Michigan. The project involves the removal of approximately 90,000 cubic yards of material, with an estimated construction cost ranging between 1 million and 5 million dollars. This contract is designated as a total small business set-aside under NAICS code 237990 and FSC code Y216, adhering to a small business size standard of 18.5 million dollars for dredging operations. The procurement process included a solicitation issued on January 23, 2009, with a final response deadline in late February. According to Amendment 0001, the project requirements specify a 10-day window for the commencement of work and a 90-day completion period for the base period. Payment structures for the contract are based on a combination of lump sum mobilization and unit price dredging items. The project is managed by the Contracting Division of the Detroit District, USAED, located in Detroit, Michigan.