The U.S. Department of Defense needs a small business to construct a floodwall in Cedar Rapids, Iowa.
Key Details
- What exactly do they need? The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers needs a construction contract for the Cedar Rapids Flood Risk Management Project, Reach 1, South Railyard Floodwall. The work includes demolition, temporary traffic control, clearing and grubbing, metal sheet pile and steel H-pile installation, toe drain installation, floodwall construction, watermain modifications, storm sewer installation, riprap, bedding stone and aggregate surfacing placement, seeding and site restoration. All contractor access is by barge.
- What's the contract structure and timeline? This is a firm-fixed-price contract with a total estimated value between $25,000,000 and $100,000,000. The contract will be awarded to the lowest bidder. The notice doesn't say when the contract will start.
- How will they pick the winner? The winner will be chosen based on the lowest price. The notice doesn't say what factors will be considered.
- When and how do you bid? Bids are due on June 22, 2026 at 1:00 PM CST. Bids must be submitted via ProjNet.
Routine construction project — low-effort bid, modest payoff.
Who can apply
- Must be a certified small business
- Has experience with construction projects
- Has done work with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers before
If you're interested, do this first
- Check that your small business certification is still active in SAM.gov
- Submit questions regarding this solicitation via ProjNet by June 4, 2026
- Email Jake Anderson and Ryan Larrison to get a link to the missing file via DoD SAFE
Primary point of contact
Email
stanley.l.bolton@usace.army.mil