McGregor Lake Habitat Rehabilitation and Enhancement Project Stage 2

Goals for minority participation for each trade 0.5% Goals for female participation for each trade 6.9% McGregor Lake Habitat Rehabilitation and Enhancement Project (HREP) - Stage 2 Construction. This HREP project includes the construction of floodplain forests and berms of various sizes and shapes w ithin the MIssissippi River near Prairie du Chien, Wisconsin. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for this project is 237990 Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction, w ith a size standard of $39.5M. The estimated magnitude of construction is between $10,000,000 and $25,000,000. Payment and Performance Protection is required in accordance with FAR Part 28 BIDDER INQUIRIES. Any prospective bidder desiring an explanation or interpretation of the solicitation, drawings, specifications, etc., must submit their questions using the ProjNet system at https://www.projnet.org Clause 52.214-6 requires that all inquiries be submitted in writing. To submit a new inquiry or to view inquiries submitted by other prospective bidders, users must be registered and signed into the ProjNet system. Bidders may register online at https://www.projnet.org (click on "Register"). The following information will be needed to submit or view bidder inquiries: Managing Agency: USACE The Solicitation Number is: W912ES22B0012 The Bidder Inquiry "Key" Number is: IBTCC4-QXA8DH Bidders shall submit inquiries not later than 10 days prior to bid opening in order to ensure adequate time is allotted to form an appropriate response and amend the solicitation if necessary. Those who submit an inquiry will receive a system-generated email acknowledgement. All answers to inquiries will be posted in ProjNet after they have been reviewed by the USACE technical team. Bidders are advised to review the solicitation in its entirety and to review all previously submitted questions and responses prior to submitting a new inquiry. 2. SEALED BID SUBMISSION and BID OPENING INSTRUCTIONS. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) St. Paul District office is preparing to move, and thus the ability to conduct Acquisition processes through normal practices is impacted. The following change is intended to assist in the continuation of the acquisition process in a transparent manner. These changes will allow bidders to submit a bid and participate in a public bid opening. In order to meet the challenges without office space, USACE, St. Paul District has transitioned from an in-person bid opening to a Telephone Conference bid opening SEALED BID SUBMISSION (HAND-CARRIED OR MAIL - authorized transmission methods) The sealed, hand-carried, courier-delivered or mailed, bid envelope containing the bid package must be annotated on the outside of the envelope as follows: Bidders Name Bidders Address Solicitation Number: W912ES22B0012, McGregor HREP Stage 2 Construction Bid Receipt Date: 21 July 2022 (or as amended) Bid Receipt Time: 2:00pm Central HAND-CARRIED or COURIER-DELIVERED BIDS: Public access to USACE St. Paul District Headquarters, 180 5th Street, Suite 700, St. Paul, MN 55101 is currently restricted to the entrance vestibule located on 5th Street in downtown St. Paul. However, hand-carried bids will still be accepted between the hours of 9:00am and 4:30pm on Monday, 18 July; Tuesday, 19 July; Wednesday, 20 July; and, between the hours of 9:00am and 2:00pm on Thursday, 21 July 2022. Once you have arrived at the entrance vestibule located on 5th Street, call 651-290-5444 or 651-290-5414, and an individual from the Contracting Division Office will then meet you in the entrance area to accept the bid package. W912ES22B0012 Page 11 of 223 MAILED BIDS: Bids may be mailed to ensure receipt by USACE before the sealed bid due date and time at the following mail address: Contracting Division Attn: Jesse Onkka (IFB No: W912ES22B0012) USACE - ST. PAUL 180 5TH STREET E, SUITE 700 ST. PAUL MN 55101-1678 Sealed bids received at the designated location after the required due date and time may be rejected. See Federal Acquisition Regulation Part 14.304. b. SEALED BID OPENING To participate in the public Telephone Conference sealed bid opening on Thursday, 21 July 2022 at 2:00pm: Dial Telephone Conference No: 1-844-800-2712 US Toll Free or 1-669-234-1177 Access Code: 2761 569 5236 USACE Contracting will be on the line starting at 1:45pm to take attendance prior to bid opening. *The value for this project is based on a financial range. The value is listed as the highest possible cost from the range provided by a stakeholder or official project document.

Division 01 -	General Requirements, Special Procedures, Environmental Procedures.
Division 02 -	Existing Conditions, Environmental Assessment, Hazardous Material Assessment, Site Remediation, Asbestos Remediation.
Division 03 -	Concrete, Precast Concrete.
Division 33 -	Utilities, Storm Drainage Utilities, Storm Utility Drainage Piping, Storm Utility Water Drains, Storm Drainage Structures.