Duluth Vessel Yard Phase III Repairs

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Detroit District plans to award a Firm‑Fixed‑Price, 100 % small‑business set‑aside contract for Phase III repairs at the historic Duluth Vessel Yard in Minnesota. The scope includes heavy marine and civil construction such as pier encapsulation with coated steel sheet piles and reinforced concrete, installation of mooring bollards, marine fender systems, electrical distribution upgrades (including a new transformer), cofferdam construction, boat‑ramp installation, round‑pipe pile driving, concrete slab work for storage lots, aggregate base fill placement, and security gate/fence modifications. Work must be performed under historic district environmental controls while maintaining yard operations. Bids will be solicited in Fall 2026; the lowest responsive, responsible bid will be awarded. • Location: Duluth Vessel Yard Historic District, Duluth, MN • Contract type: Firm‑Fixed‑Price, small‑business set‑aside (IFB) • NAICS: 237990 – Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction • Major tasks: pier repair/encapsulation, marine fendering, mooring hardware, electrical upgrades, cofferdam, ramp and pile work, concrete slab and security improvements • Required capabilities: heavy civil/marine construction, historic preservation compliance, ability to work in an active vessel yard • Submission: bid bond required; contractors must be SAM‑registered • Anticipated award: Fall/Winter 2026