Missouri River BSNP - Navigation Obstruction Removal (RM 90-91)
Overview
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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 U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Kansas City District, is soliciting construction services for Navigation Obstruction Removal on the Missouri River at River Miles 90-91. This effort involves dismantling, demolition, removal, and disposal of obstructions using floating plant and mechanical methods, as no land access is available. This acquisition is a 100% Small Business Set-Aside. Electronic bids are due by April 22, 2026, at 10:00 AM CDT.
Scope of Work
The project's general scope includes mobilizing appropriate removal equipment to obstruction areas and lowering obstructions to specified elevations. Key requirements involve compliance with State and Federal Clean Water Act Guidelines (Sections 404(b)(1) and 401 water quality permits) and conducting preconstruction, progress, and final surveys. Detailed drawings indicate an estimated removal volume of 22,000 cubic yards for Berger Upstream and 10,000 cubic yards for Berger Downstream, consisting of hard Cotter and Jefferson City Dolomite material.
Contract Details
- Type: Firm-Fixed-Price Solicitation
- Estimated Value: Between $1,000,000 and $5,000,000.00
- Period of Performance: 390 calendar days after notice to proceed (CLIN 0001), with an option to extend to 560 days (CLIN 0002).
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
- NAICS Code: 237990, Size Standard: $45 Million
- Published: March 30, 2026
Submission & Evaluation
- Bids Due: April 22, 2026, 10:00 AM CDT
- Submission Method: Electronic bids are REQUIRED; mailed and hand-delivered bids are NOT ALLOWED.
- Evaluation Criteria: The apparent low bidder must meet definitive responsibility criteria, including demonstrated experience with floating plant removal of submerged structures greater than 5,000 cubic yards in riverine environments with water velocities greater than 4 ft/s, on a contract valued at $1,000,000 or more within the last 10 years.
Key Dates & Notes
- Questions Due: April 10, 2026, via Bidder Inquiry in ProjNet.
- SAM Registration: Bidders must be registered in SAM at the time of bid submission.
- Bid Guarantee: Required if the bid exceeds $150,000 (20% of bid price or $3,000,000.00, whichever is less).
- Buy American Act: Applies to this acquisition.
- Contact: Erick Ottoson (erick.s.ottoson@usace.army.mil, 816-389-3878).