Borough of Etna, Pennsylvania, Local Protection Project (LPP) PL84-99 Rehabilitation

This presolicitation announces a small‑business‑set‑aside contract for the rehabilitation of the Etna Federal Local Protection Project (LPP) along West Little Pine Creek in Etna, PA. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers will award a one‑time firm‑fixed‑price purchase order to a qualified contractor who can complete the work within 120 calendar days of receiving a Notice to Proceed. The scope includes extensive water‑control, channel excavation, embankment reconstruction, geotextile and riprap installation, structural concrete repairs, and final site stabilization with vegetation. The contractor must provide a full suite of safety and quality documentation, including a dedicated Level 1 Site Safety and Health Officer, a qualified Project Superintendent, and a certified Quality Control System Manager. The anticipated construction cost ranges from $200,000 to $450,000, and the award is expected on 23 October 2026. **Key Points** • 100 % total small‑business set‑aside (firm‑fixed‑price). • Project location: Borough of Etna and Shaler Township, Allegheny County, PA (station 24+00‑26+90). • Work must be finished within 120 calendar days after NTP. • Major tasks: temporary water diversion, de‑watering, sediment removal, embankment fill, geotextile & riprap placement, concrete & grout repairs, seeding/vegetation. • Safety compliance with USACE EM 385‑1‑1; required on‑site Level 1 SSHO and qualified QCSM. • Minimum personnel qualifications: 5 years experience for Superintendent and QCSM, CQM‑C certification for QCSM. • Anticipated construction cost: $200‑$450 k. • Award date: 23 Oct 2026; solicitation posting around 7 Sep 2026. • Contact: Mario TAORMINA (USACE).