Bulkhead Repairs S50S and T Pier Demolition Naval Station Newport, Newport, Rhode Island
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Qualification Details
Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The Naval Facilities Engineering System Command (NAVFAC) Mid-Atlantic is conducting a Request for Information (RFI) regarding the potential use of a Project Labor Agreement (PLA) for Bulkhead Repairs S50S and T Pier Demolition at Naval Station Newport, Rhode Island. This is a market survey, not a solicitation. Responses to the attached questionnaire are due by May 13, 2026.
Project Overview
This construction project involves two main components:
- Bulkhead Repairs (S50 South/LNG): Repair and replacement of approximately 686 linear feet (LF) of damaged steel sheet-pile bulkhead and 193 LF of rip-rap. The new system will feature a steel sheet-pile wall with a wale system and macro epoxy coating to prevent corrosion, while the rip-rap will be replaced in kind to maintain shoreline stability. This aims to protect embankments from erosion and prevent further damage.
- T-Pier Demolition (Option 1): Demolition of the T-Pier (Facility #S528) in Coddington Cove. This includes removal and disposal of the concrete slab, excavation and disposal of soil/fill within the structure, and cutting and disposal of the steel sheet-pile bulkhead and structural supports 2 feet below the mudline. Associated infrastructure like mooring dolphins and utilities will also be removed.
Project Labor Agreement (PLA) Context
This RFI specifically seeks public comments on the use of a PLA for this project. Federal policy (E.O. 14063) requires agencies to use PLAs for large-scale construction projects with an estimated cost of $35M or above, unless an exception applies. This project is anticipated to be between $25M and $100M, making it potentially subject to PLA requirements. A PLA is a pre-hire collective bargaining agreement establishing employment terms for a specific construction project.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Request for Information (RFI) / Market Survey
- NAICS Code: 237990 (Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction)
- Estimated Magnitude: $25M – $100M
- Estimated Period of Performance: Approximately 610 calendar days
- Set-Aside: None specified (RFI stage)
- Response Due: May 13, 2026, by 2:00 P.M. local time
- Published: April 28, 2026
Action Items for Interested Parties
This RFI is for planning purposes only and does not constitute a solicitation. Interested parties are invited to provide responses using the attached questionnaire. The questionnaire asks about the respondent's entity type, availability of specialized construction, union/non-union labor availability, impact of a PLA requirement on participation interest, awareness of PLAs on similar projects, comparison of union vs. prevailing wage rates, and potential cost increases due to a PLA. Responses should be submitted via email to catharine.a.keeling.civ@us.navy.mil.