MR&T, East Bank Mississippi River Levees, Magna Vista-Brunswick, Mississippi Levee Enlargement and Berms MRL ITEM 465-L Slide Repair
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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), Vicksburg District, is soliciting proposals for the MR&T, East Bank Mississippi River Levees, Magna Vista-Brunswick, Mississippi Levee Enlargement and Berms MRL ITEM 465-L Slide Repair project in Issaquena County, MS. This procurement is restricted to existing FY 25 MATOC contract holders for Mississippi River Levees construction. Other firms are encouraged to seek subcontracting opportunities. The estimated value is between $5,000,000 and $10,000,000.
Scope of Work
This project involves furnishing all plant, labor, materials, and equipment for the MRL Item 465-L slide repair and levee enlargement. Key tasks include:
- Mobilization and Demobilization
- Clearing and Grubbing
- Removal of Existing Surfacing
- Excavation and Stockpiling of Existing Levee Material
- Construction of Semicompacted and Fully Compacted Levee Embankments
- Construction of Semicompacted Berm Embankments
- Crushed Stone Surfacing and Ramp Construction
- Turfing, Mowing, Storm Water Pollution Prevention, and Environmental Protection Detailed engineering drawings specify work on levee stations (e.g., STA. 8173+00 to 8194+65), stability berms, a detour ramp, and the installation of a 24" corrugated metal pipe (CMP) culvert.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Construction (implied)
- Estimated Value: $5,000,000.00 to $10,000,000.00
- Period of Performance: 275 calendar days, following a 10-day notice to proceed.
- NAICS Code: 237990 (Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction)
- Small Business Size Standard: $45,000,000
- Place of Performance: Issaquena County, Mississippi, United States.
Eligibility & Submission
- Set-Aside: This procurement is exclusively for existing FY 25 MATOC contract holders for Mississippi River Levees, Construction of Levee Enlargements and Berms. Proposals from other firms will not be considered.
- Proposal Due Date: March 20, 2026, at 02:00 PM CST.
- Amendment 0001: Issued March 18, 2026, this amendment revises Specifications Sections 01 00 00.00 09 and 31 11 00.00 09, and updates the list of drawing sheets. Bidders must review these changes. The proposal due date remains unchanged.
- Evaluation: Award will be made to the lowest responsive, responsible bidder.
- Inquiries: Must be submitted via ProjNet.
- Bonds: Performance and payment bonds will be required after award.
- Safety: Compliance with EM 385-1-1 "Corps of Engineers Safety and Health Requirements Manual" is mandatory.
Contact Information
- Primary: Amy L. Starks (amy.l.starks@usace.army.mil, 601-631-5693)
- Secondary: Robert Ellis Screws (Ellis.Screws@usace.army.mil, 601-631-7527)