Z--Sacramento River Bank Protection Project, Sacramento and Feather River Erosion Control Sites Rivermile (Sac RM) 42.7R, 55.2L, 73.5L, 87.0L, (F RM) 5.5L Contract 1

Solicitation W91238-09-B-0004, issued by the Department of Defense through the USACE Sacramento District, is a 100 percent HUBZone small business set-aside for the Sacramento River Bank Protection Project. The project focuses on erosion control at several sites along the Sacramento and Feather Rivers, specifically at rivermiles Sac 42.7R, 55.2L, 73.5L, 87.0L, and F 5.5L. The primary scope of work involves placing quarry stone on lower slopes and soil filled quarry stone on upper slopes, with specific requirements for waterside installation at two of the sites. Additional base work includes the installation of in-stream wood, fascines, and erosion control seeding. Optional components of the contract include irrigation, plant maintenance, pole cuttings, beaver fencing and cages, plugs, and plantings. The procurement process included multiple amendments to refine the pricing schedule, update site access specifications, and adjust bid deadlines. The government estimated the project cost between 5 million and 10 million dollars, with a specific estimate of 8,735,533.42 dollars. Following a competitive bidding process that concluded on July 23, 2009, Allen Engineering Contractor, Inc. was identified as the apparent low bidder with a proposal of 6,209,951.18 dollars.