Rio Del La Plata Flood Control Project, Supplemental Contract 1, Dorado and Toa Baja, Puerto Rico.
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 Department of the Army is issuing a Presolicitation for Supplemental Contract 1 of the Rio Del La Plata Flood Control Project in Dorado and Toa Baja, Puerto Rico. This project involves significant construction work to protect communities from frequent flooding. The estimated magnitude is between $250M and $500M. This will be an Unrestricted Request for Proposal (RFP) resulting in a single Firm Fixed-Price contract. Proposals are due on or about July 17, 2026.
Scope of Work
This contract focuses on constructing four major features:
- East Levee
- West Levee
- Channel widening with slope and scour protection
- Four culvert structures (3A, 6A, 7, and 11) Additionally, it includes minor features for interior and exterior drainage, such as culverts and drainage swales. The work encompasses clearing, grubbing, temporary construction crossings, material disposal, traffic controls, demolition of abandoned structures, protection of cultural resource areas, surface and ground water control, and utility relocations. All work impacting public roads or utilities must comply with Puerto Rico Highway and Transportation Authority (PRHTA) Standard Specifications. Two options have been identified for this project.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Request for Proposal (RFP) leading to a single Firm Fixed-Price (FFP) construction contract.
- Magnitude: Between $250,000,000 and $500,000,000.
- Performance Period: 1,619 calendar days from Notice to Proceed (NTP).
- Set-Aside: Unrestricted. Small businesses are encouraged to explore Joint Ventures, Mentor-Protégé Agreements, and other teaming arrangements, requiring SBA approval.
- NAICS Code: 237990 (Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction) with a $45,000,000 size standard.
- Bonding: Performance and Payment Bonds are required within 10 calendar days after award.
- Solicitation Availability: On or about May 18, 2026.
- Proposals Due: On or about July 17, 2026.
- Published: May 5, 2026.
Evaluation
Award will be made based on Best Value Trade-Off in accordance with FAR 15.1 and FAR Part 15. The Government will select the most beneficial overall proposal.
Additional Notes
An organized site visit is planned, with details to be provided in Section 00 73 00 of the official solicitation. No pre-solicitation conference is currently planned. Interested vendors must register on SAM.gov to receive amendments and must be registered in SAM to be eligible for award.