STEEL TOWER ROAD CULVERT REPAIR
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 Department of the Navy, NAVFAC SYSCOM MID-ATLANTIC, is soliciting proposals for the Steel Tower Road Culvert Repair project at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina. This project involves the removal and replacement of an existing 48-inch culvert and headwalls. This opportunity is a Historically Underutilized Business (HUBZone) Set-Aside and is restricted to a specific list of contractors. Proposals are due May 28, 2026, at 2:00 PM EST.
Scope of Work
The project's objective is to remove and replace an existing 48-inch culvert and headwalls with a new 48-inch Reinforced Concrete Pipe (RCP) and new concrete headwalls at the Verona Loop Training Area on Steel Tower Road. The detailed scope includes:
- Demolition of approximately 1000 square feet of 18-inch thick concrete roadway.
- Removal of 100 linear feet of existing 48-inch corrugated metal pipe and necessary rip-rap.
- Installation of 96 linear feet of new 48-inch RCP and new concrete headwalls per NCDOT details.
- Backfilling with stabilized rip-rap, geotextile, and Aggregate Base Course (ABC) compacted to 95% density.
- Seeding and permanent vegetative cover for all disturbed areas.
- Final pipe inverts must be 1 foot below stream bed elevation, with sealed, taped, and silt-fence-wrapped pipe joints.
- De-watering of the stream section is required for concrete work.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation (RFP)
- Estimated Cost Range: $100,000 to $250,000
- Contract Completion: 240 days after award.
- Liquidated Damages: Do not apply to this project (per Amendment 0003).
- Bond Requirements: Payment bond for proposals $35K+, Bid/Payment/Performance bonds for $150K+. No bonds for <$35K.
- Funding: Offerors are advised that funding may not become available, and no award will be made if funds are not available. Offerors will not be reimbursed for proposal costs.
Eligibility & Submission
- Set-Aside: Historically Underutilized Business (HUBZone) Set-Aside (FAR 19.13).
- Restricted Bidders: Only Quadrant Construction, Inc., Riza Construction, Inc., and Civil Works Contracting, LLC may submit proposals.
- Proposal Due Date: May 28, 2026, 2:00 PM EST.
- Submission Method: Via email to brandi.l.porche.civ@us.navy.mil and lauren.f.loconto.civ@us.navy.mil.
- Proposal Acceptance Period: 60 days from receipt of offers.
- RFIs Cut-off Date: May 13, 2026, 2:00 PM EST.
- Site Visit: A site visit was scheduled for May 5, 2026, at 0900. The sign-in sheet is enclosed with Amendment 0003.
Evaluation Criteria
Award will be based on the Lowest Price.
Key Requirements & Notes
- The facility/activity will remain operational during construction; contractors must minimize interference.
- One person may fill the roles of Superintendent, Quality Control Manager, and Safety and Health Officer if qualified.
- All work must comply with Federal, State, Local, and Base regulations, including the "Contractor Environmental Guide."
- Extensive submittal requirements are detailed in the "Submittal Register" and "Combined DIV 01 specs," including a Schedule of Prices, Accident Prevention Plan, and Quality Control Plan.
- Contractor personnel must comply with base regulations, including DBIDS/One-Day Passes for access and UXO awareness training for ground-disturbing activities.
- The Buy American Requirement-Construction Materials provision applies.
- Offerors must acknowledge all amendments when submitting their proposal.