Site Preparation and Intact 2-Story Historic Farmhouse Move - Hawley, MN
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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 - St. Paul District is soliciting proposals for site preparation and the intact relocation of a historic 2-story farmhouse in Minnesota. This Total Small Business Set-Aside opportunity has an estimated magnitude of $1,000,000 to $5,000,000. Proposals are due by June 3, 2026. A site visit was held on May 20, 2026.
Scope of Work
Contractors will be responsible for:
- Preparing the site and pouring three concrete foundations at the Pioneer Village site at the Western Minnesota Steam Threshers Reunion grounds (WMSTR) near Rollag, MN (Hawley, MN).
- Moving the 1874 Bernhardson Farmhouse (28 ft 4 in x 20 ft 10 in) intact from its current location in Moorhead, MN, to the WMSTR site and placing it on a foundation.
- Final site preparation, grading, and seeding at the destination.
Key Considerations:
- No work is permitted at the WMSTR site for the full week preceding and the week following Labor Day weekend 2026 due to the annual reunion.
- The Bernhardson Farmhouse must be moved from Moorhead by the end of the 2026 construction season.
- Final site restoration and seeding may extend into 2027.
Contract & Timeline
- Contract Type: Solicitation
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
- NAICS Code: 238990, All Other Specialty Trade Contractors (Size Standard: $19,000,000)
- PSC: Z2JZ, Repair or Alteration of Miscellaneous Buildings
- Estimated Magnitude: $1,000,000 to $5,000,000
- Response Due: June 3, 2026, 6:30 PM CDT
- Published Date: May 13, 2026 (Amendment 0001)
- Bonds: Performance and Payment Bonds required within 10 days of award.
Submission Requirements
Offerors must submit:
- A detailed project timeline.
- A summary of recent and relevant experience for intact structure moves.
- Past performance references.
- A separate price proposal.
Additional Notes
Amendment 0001 posted on May 13, 2026, provided details for a scheduled site visit. The site visit occurred on May 20, 2026, at 11:30 AM CDT, starting at the Bernhardson Farmhouse (Moorhead, MN) and proceeding to the WMSTR grounds (Hawley, MN). Attendees were required to RSVP and bring PPE (safety shoes, hard hat) and a flashlight.