Emergency Buy: Type 1 River Rock, Missouri River Mile 52.8, Kansas City District USACE
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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 (USACE), Kansas City District, is soliciting quotes for an Emergency Buy of Type 1 River Rock for use at Missouri River Mile 52.8 near Washington, MO. This requirement is for approximately 7,500 short tons of rock to be loaded onto Government-owned barges. This is a Total Small Business Set-Aside. Offers are due April 10, 2026, at 08:00 AM CT.
Scope of Work
The contractor will provide approximately 7,500 short tons of Type 1 River Rock. The rock must be broken, durable, and not disintegrate in air or water. Delivery is required at a contractor-run loading facility nearest Missouri River Mile 52.8, where it will be loaded onto Government-owned barges. A Government-furnished loading dock will be available. If the vendor lacks an established facility, they must provide suitable land near RM 52.8 with adequate draft, space for tow boats/barges, and bank height for a loading ramp. The estimated delivery date for the material is May 12, 2026, at a rate of 1,000 tons per day.
Material Specifications
Type 1 River Rock must be reasonably well-graded, free from overburden, spoil, shale, and unsuitable material. Fines (less than ½-inch) shall not exceed 5% by weight, and the maximum weight of any single piece is limited to 3,000 lbs. Specific gradation limits are provided in the SOW.
- Durability Requirements:
- Bulk specific gravity (saturated surface-dry basis, ASTM C 127): Not less than 2.40.
- Soundness in freezing and thawing (CRD-C 144-92): Loss at 20 cycles not more than 25 percent for at least 50 percent of the face height.
- No gradation test is required prior to shipping, and no CQM credentialed staff is needed for this project.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price (implied by RFQ and pricing arrangement).
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5).
- NAICS Code: 212319 (Other Crushed and Broken Stone Mining and Quarrying).
- Small Business Size Standard: 505 employees.
- Product/Service Code: 5610 (Mineral Construction Materials, Bulk).
- FOB: Destination, with the contractor responsible for transportation costs.
- Variation in Quantity: +/-10% from the quoted tonnage.
Submission & Evaluation
Offerors must submit their quotes on the attached synopsis/solicitation. Award will be made to the offeror providing the best value. Evaluation factors include:
- Loading Location (Government Barge Accessible and Proximity to River Mile 52.8).
- Price. Questions regarding the solicitation must be submitted via email to seth.b.balsters@usace.army.mil.
Key Dates
- Offer Due Date: April 10, 2026, at 08:00 AM CT.
- Estimated Delivery: By May 12, 2026.
Contact Information
- Primary Contact: Seth Balsters (seth.b.balsters@usace.army.mil, 816-389-3566).