Z--Above Haleside, Highway 121 Culvert Replacement

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Memphis District, intends to negotiate a sole source contract with Jerry B. Young Construction, Inc. for the replacement of a culvert on Highway 121. The contract falls under the NAICS code 237990 and has an estimated value ranging from $500,000 to $1,000,000. The scope of work includes all necessary labor, materials, and equipment to clear debris, perform excavation and backfill, install sheet piling, remove existing steel culverts, and construct reinforced concrete box culverts. Additional tasks include building and removing a temporary access roadway, stockpiling stone for protection, turf establishment, and implementing measures for environmental protection. This contract is being awarded without competition under a statutory provision allowing sole source procurement from specific sources, citing FAR 6.302-5(b)(4) related to the 8(a) business development program and corresponding regulations. The work is managed by the Department of Defense’s Memphis District office, with the contract solicitation posted on July 25, 2012, under solicitation number W912EQ12R0018. The contract ensures compliance with all regulatory requirements for sole source awards within the framework of government contracting and supports infrastructure maintenance and environmental stewardship on a key transportation route.