ME-32 South Grand Cheiner Marsh Creation

Project ID: 1167159 FederalOpportunitiesSources Sought

Overview

Agency	Farm Production and Conservation Business Center
Deadline	07/16/26
Posted	06/16/26
Estimated Value	$10,000,001 - $50,000,000 (value based on agency estimated range)
Set Aside	None
NAICS	237990 - Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction
PSC	F113 - Environmental Systems Protection- Wetlands Conservation And Support
Location	Lake Charles, LA 70601 United States

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The USDA-FPAC BC is posting this sources sought to identify interested contractors/firms for the following project: Brief description: The South Grand Chenier Baker Tract Marsh Creation (ME-32) project is located in the Mermentau Basin, Chenier Sub-Basin, and Hog Bayou Watershed south of LA Hwy 82 and directly west of Rockefeller Wildlife Refuge. Material dredged from the Gulf of America will be used to create and nourish approximately 466 acres of marsh in southwest Louisiana. Approximately 20,375 LF of earthen containment dike will be constructed. The goal of the project is to create new wetland habitat, restore degraded marsh, and reduce wave erosion of organic soils. Attachment 01 - ME-32 Construction SOW provides further detail FAR 36.204 Disclosure of the Magnitude of Construction Projects : More than $10,000,000 Possible 100% Small Business Set-Aside If you are interested and capable please email your capability statement, Cage Code, point of contact information, and a brief outline of your past expirience (no more than 1 page) to Marilyn MacTaggart at marilyn.mactaggart@usda.gov NLT 16 JULY 2026 at 12:00PM EST.

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Summary: Background The South Grand Chenier Baker Tract Marsh Creation (ME-32) project is initiated by the USDA-FPAC BC to address coastal erosion and habitat restoration in the Mermentau Basin, specifically in the Chenier Sub-Basin and Hog Bayou Watershed. The project aims to create approximately 466 acres of marsh using dredged material from the Gulf of America. It is part of a larger initiative approved under the Coastal Wetlands Planning, Protection, and Restoration Act (CWPPRA) and is funded by both federal and state resources. The project seeks to restore degraded marshes, create new wetland habitats, and provide protective measures against storm surges for local communities. Work Details The scope of work includes the construction of approximately 20,375 linear feet of earthen containment dike and the nourishment of marshland through dredging operations. Specific tasks outlined include: 1) Mobilization to the project site; 2) Conducting various surveys (magnetic, hydrographic); 3) Quality control measures; 4) Construction surveys; 5) Installation of staff gauges; 6) Filling marsh creation areas; 7) Demobilization from the site. The project will also involve dewatering structure removal and as-built documentation. Period of Performance The contract will be performed over a period of 339 days with an allowance for 38 weather days. Place of Performance The construction projects will be performed in southwest Louisiana, specifically south of LA Hwy 82 and directly west of Rockefeller Wildlife Refuge. Bidder Requirements Bidders must demonstrate capability through a capability statement including their Cage Code, point of contact information, and a brief outline of past experience. There is a possible set-aside for small businesses. Contractors are required to have relevant licenses, bonding capacity, and insurance as per construction industry standards.

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