The US Army Corps of Engineers, Walla Walla District, is seeking industry feedback for a design-bid-build construction contract to rehabilitate and replace canal walls and bridges in Gooding, Idaho. This project involves extensive work on canal walls and the replacement of four vehicle and two pedestrian bridges. Industry day one-on-one sessions will be held virtually on June 16th and 17th, 2026, to gather information and provide details about the government's requirements. Companies interested in participating must submit their company name, CAGE code, UEI, attendee information, and a list of relevant past projects with details on scope, role, value, and completion date. Special qualifications, certifications, business size, intent to bid, and bonding capacity are also requested. Questions for the government are due by June 11, 2024. The project labor agreement survey is also included to determine if a waiver to the PLA requirement will be sought.
The bid notice does not specify a delivery deadline for proposals. However, information for industry day one-on-one sessions is requested by Tuesday, June 9, 2026, and questions for the government are due by Thursday, June 11, 2024.
The government is seeking preferences on acquisition strategy, including sealed bid, lowest priced technically acceptable, or best value trade off.
Companies must demonstrate technical experience with reinforced concrete roadway bridges (**** ft span), pedestrian bridges (**** ft span), and concrete retaining wall projects (up to 9 ft height). A designer of record with an Idaho professional engineer license is required. Business size (HUBZone, SDVOSB, 8a, SDB, WOSB) and bonding capacity information are also requested.
The bid notice does not mention a site visit. One-on-one sessions will be conducted virtually.
The bid notice asks for identification of high risks in the project, referring to schedule requirements, including a mandatory in-channel work window from November 16 to March 14.