Description
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is conducting market research for the first stage of the Quincy Bay Habitat Rehabilitation and Enhancement Project, a multi‑year, multi‑phase restoration effort on the Upper Mississippi River in Adams County, Illinois. Stage 1 focuses on dredging approximately 260,000 cubic yards of material to create overwintering habitat for waterfowl, access dredging, topographic diversity features, bank stabilization along Cedar Creek, and the installation of river‑training structures. The work will involve mechanical excavation, side‑casting of material, placement of stone for bank stabilization, and careful environmental protection measures. Although no contract is being awarded now, the Corps may issue a future solicitation (potentially a FAR 14 Invitation for Bid) and is seeking capability statements, small‑business status, and references from firms capable of heavy civil construction, dredging, and ecological restoration.
• Location: Quincy Bay, Adams County, Illinois (River Mile 327‑332, Pool 21).
• Scope: Dredging ~260,000 cy over ~16,000 ft of channel; placement of 1,100 tons of stone; creation of topographic diversity and habitat features.
• Required capabilities: Heavy civil construction, dredging, material handling, environmental compliance, bank stabilization, and river‑training structure installation.
• Small‑business categories solicited (SB, HUBZone, SDVOSB, 8(a), veteran‑owned, woman‑owned, disadvantaged).
• Submission: ≤5 single‑sided pages, emailed to Bobbi Boeh (and Troy Robbins) by the SAM.gov deadline.
• Anticipated contract year: Primary construction slated for 2028.