Description
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers - New Orleans District is soliciting bids for the construction of Reserve Relief & I-55 Pump Stations and Drainage Structures, WSLP-114. The project involves clearing and grubbing, pump station and associated construction, drainage structure construction, floodwall construction, and other related work. The estimated construction cost is between $250M and $500M. The project requires the contractor to perform the work in accordance with the provisions of EM 385-1-1 "Corps of Engineers Safety and Health Requirements Manual". The contractor must also complete and submit the provisions located in Section 00600 with their bid.
Key features of the project include:
* Construction of pump stations and drainage structures
* Floodwall construction, including braced floodwall and floodwall construction adjacent to and underneath an elevated highway
* Installation of metal ladders, stairs, cat walk, and railings
* Installation of vertical wick drains and horizontal strip drains
* Stone and bedding construction
* Slide gates and hoist
* Precast concrete bridge, steel vehicular swing type flood gate, navigation gate, and draw bridge
* Excavation and embankment placement
* Miscellaneous metal work, painting, turf establishment
* Chain link fencing, surfacing, structural excavation, and backfill
* Electrical work, pluming, installation cybersecurity for control systems
* Construction of temporary retaining structures and dewatering, and other related incidental work.
The project is expected to be completed within a certain timeframe, but the exact duration is not specified in the document.