Bradley J. Grothus

Bradley J. Grothus serves as the primary contracting lead for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ W07V Endist Rock Island office, overseeing the acquisition of critical civil infrastructure projects under the Department of the Army. He manages a diverse portfolio of construction and engineering contracts focused on flood control systems, navigation locks, dams, and riverine infrastructure, ensuring compliance with federal construction standards and operational readiness requirements. His role is central to executing the agency’s mission of sustaining public works assets through strategic procurement, lifecycle planning, and risk-managed contract administration. Grothus maintains established working relationships with key contractors including J.F. Brennan Company, Inc., Sealevel Construction Inc., Johnpac, LLC, Kiewit Infrastructure West Co., and Ellicott Dredge Technologies, LLC. These partnerships reflect a preference for experienced heavy civil contractors with proven capabilities in hydraulic structures, dredging, and large-scale earthwork. His procurement approach emphasizes performance-based outcomes, with contracts often structured as fixed-price or cost-reimbursement instruments requiring rigorous technical oversight and quality assurance protocols. A strong advocate for small business participation, Grothus consistently prioritizes Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, directing over 60% of his acquisition portfolio to small businesses. This pattern underscores a deliberate strategy to foster economic inclusion and enhance competition within the civil engineering sector, aligning with federal socioeconomic goals without compromising project complexity or mission criticality. His primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 237990 (Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction), with significant activity in water and sewer line construction (237110) and commercial/institutional building (236220). He routinely procures specialized equipment and components related to dredging, hydraulic control systems, and structural steel fabrication, demonstrating deep technical expertise in water resource infrastructure development and long-term asset sustainability.