Z--Levee Repairs, Velva, North Dakota.

Solicitation W912ES-12-B-0008 is a sealed bid invitation for price proposals issued by the Department of Defense, specifically the US Army Corps of Engineers St. Paul District, for levee erosion repairs in Velva, North Dakota. The project focuses on repairing damage to the Souris River levee caused by the 2011 flood event and involves the removal of concrete rubble, reshaping the levee, and the placement of riprap and bedding material. The estimated value of the contract ranges between 1 million and 5 million dollars, and the opportunity is designated as a total set-aside for small business concerns under NAICS code 237990. The scope of work includes detailed earthworks and the installation of storm drainage utilities, featuring 24-inch reinforced concrete pipe storm sewers with flared end sections and trash racks. Technical requirements specify precise excavation grades, impervious fill elevations, and the use of galvanized U-bolt fasteners. Project documentation includes hydrological data from the USGS, comprehensive construction drawings for levee alignment, and specific execution procedures for pipeline testing and bedding. Amendment 0001 updated the solicitation to include revised plan sheets and an increase in the required quantity of excavation for CLIN 0005 to 6,250 cubic yards.