This is a federal procurement for the construction of canals as part of the Rio de la Plata Flood Control Project in Toa Baja and Dorado, Puerto Rico. The work includes constructing levees, widening channels, building culvert structures, and managing drainage. The solicitation will be issued as a Request for Proposal (RFP) and evaluated based on best value. The contract will be a single firm fixed-price construction contract with an estimated performance period of 1,619 calendar days. Performance and payment bonds are required within 10 calendar days after award. Liquidated damages will apply for delays. The solicitation will be available on or about May 18, 2026, with proposals due on or about July 17, 2026. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code is 237990. The procurement is unrestricted, but small businesses are encouraged to participate and explore teaming arrangements. Firms must be registered in SAM. gov to be eligible for award and to receive notifications of amendments. Additional information can be obtained by calling **** or visiting SAM. gov.
The estimated performance period for completion of construction is 1,619 calendar days from notice to proceed. The contractor shall begin work within 10 calendar days after receipt of the notice to proceed. The bid notice states The estimated performance period for completion of construction is 1,619 calendar days from notice to proceed ntp.
Proposals received in response to this solicitation will be evaluated in accordance with federal acquisition regulations FAR part 15 and award will be made based on the best overall i. e. , best value proposal that is determined to be the most beneficial to the government. The bid notice states Proposals received in response to this solicitation will be evaluated in accordance with federal acquisition regulations far part 15 and award will be made based on the best overall i. e. , best value proposal that is determined to be the most beneficial to the government.
For the purposes of this procurement, a concern is considered a small business if its annual average gross revenue, taken for the last 3 fiscal years, does not exceed the size standard of $45,000,000. 00. The bid notice states For the purposes of this procurement, a concern is considered a small business if its annual average gross revenue, taken for the last 3 fiscal years, does not exceed the size standard stated above.
If the contractor fails to complete the work within the time specified, the contractor shall pay liquidated damages to the government in the amount listed under FAR clause **** liquidated damages construction for each calendar day of delay until the work is completed or accepted. The bid notice states If the contractor fails to complete the work within the time specified, the contractor shall pay liquidated damages to the government in the amount listed under far clause **** 12 liquidated damages construction for each calendar day of delay until the work is completed or accepted.
An organized site visit is planned for this solicitation. The site visit information will be provided with the official solicitation under section 00 73 00 site visit construction. The bid notice states An organized site visit is planned for this solicitation. The site visit information will be provided with the official solicitation under section 00 73 00 site visit construction.
In accordance with FAR **** and DFARS 2****, the estimated magnitude of this construction project is between $250,000,000 and $500,000,****. The bid notice states In accordance with far **** and dfars 2****, the estimated magnitude of this construction project is between 250, 000, 000 and 500, 000, ****.
