City of McMechen, West Virginia, Stormwater Project - Section 219
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
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 U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Pittsburgh District, sought bids for the City of McMechen, West Virginia, Stormwater Project - Section 219. This project involved installing and upgrading the storm sewer system and relocating existing utilities. This was a Total Small Business Set-Aside opportunity for a Firm-Fixed Price (FFP) contract. Bids were due May 19, 2026.
Scope of Work
The project's major features included:
- Demolition and relocation of existing water, sewer, and gas lines.
- Installation of new corrugated storm lines with WVDOH Wingwall and Culverts.
- Installation of a new HDPE sewer line with precast Manhole.
- Reconnection of all existing utilities and service lines to existing customers. The work was to be performed entirely on City of McMechen property, with physical construction proposed between Spring 2026 and Fall 2026. Disposal of construction waste material was to be at a landfill.
Contract & Timeline
- Contract Type: Firm-Fixed Price (FFP)
- Period of Performance (POP): 365 Calendar Days after written Notice to Proceed (NTP)
- NAICS Code: 237110 – Water and Sewer Line and Related Structures Construction
- Small Business Size Standard: $45,000,000.00
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business
- Bids Due: May 19, 2026, at 3:00 PM ET
- Last Updated: May 19, 2026
Evaluation
All responsible bidders were encouraged to submit a bid for this FFP contract.
Additional Notes
Documents for this project were to be obtained via the first hyperlink in SAM.gov under 'Links' and made available for view/download in PIEE. Information regarding the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers process for settling requests for equitable adjustments and duration goals for change orders under construction contracts was available via a provided USACE website link.
Post-bid documents include a Site Visit Sign-in Sheet from April 15, 2026, listing attendees such as James White Construction and Lakecrest LLC as potential prime contractors. Bid Results and a Bid Opening Sign-in Sheet from May 19, 2026, are also available, detailing submitted bids and attendees at the bid opening.