The agency is announcing an upcoming solicitation. Watch for the actual RFP/RFQ to be posted later.
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers needs a small business to repair embankments at a Chicago lock.
Key Details
- What exactly do they need?
The Army Corps of Engineers needs a contractor to repair embankments at the Thomas J. O Brien (TJO) Lock in Chicago, Illinois. The work includes earthwork to raise embankment height, clearing and grubbing of vegetation, culvert repair, and riprap placement.
- What's the contract structure and timeline?
This is an 8(a) competitive construction solicitation with an estimated cost between $1,000,000 and $5,000,000. The solicitation package is planned for advertisement during the fourth quarter of Fiscal Year 26.
- How will they pick the winner?
The agency will consider all responsible sources that submit a quotation, bid, or proposal.
- When and how do you bid?
The solicitation will be downloadable from the DoD Procurement Integrated Enterprise Environment (PIEE) system. You must register with SAM and PIEE to access the solicitation and place a bid/proposal.
Who can apply
- Must be a certified small business
- Has experience with construction projects
Heads up — easy to miss
- You must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) at the time an offer is submitted
If you're interested, do this first
- Register with SAM and the DoD Procurement Integrated Enterprise Environment (PIEE) system
- Obtain technical data from the PIEE system when the solicitation becomes active