Construction of Contaminated Waste Plant by U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
Executive Summary
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is procuring the construction of a new Contaminated Waste Plant and renovations to three additional buildings at the Lake City Army Ammunition Plant in Independence, MO. This is a one-time Unrestricted, Firm-Fixed-Price, Design-Bid-Build construction contract.
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Scope & Requirements
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Kansas City District (NWK) intends to solicit, negotiate, and award a one-time Unrestricted, Firm-Fixed-Price, Design-Bid-Build construction contract to construct a new Contaminated Waste Plant (CWP) and remodel and renovate three additional buildings at the Lake City Army Ammunition Plant (LCAAP) located in Independence, MO.
The estimated magnitude of construction is between $100,000,000 and $150,000,000.
A bid bond will be required with your proposal in the amount of 20% of the offeror proposed price or $3,000,000.00 whichever is less. Payment and Performance Bonds will be required for the full amount (100%) of the awarded contract.
The requirement is an Unrestricted/Full and Open competitive acquisition; both small and large businesses are eligible to respond.
Site Visit: The clauses at 52.236-2, Differing Site Conditions, and 52.236-3, Site Investigations and Conditions Affecting the Work, will be included in any contract awarded as a result of this solicitation. Accordingly, offerers or quoters are urged and expected to inspect the site where the work will be performed. The site visit will be limited to three people per contractor. All personnel must complete the attached LCAAP Access Form and be cleared through LCAAP. If your personnel are not cleared, they will not be allowed on LCAAP. Forms will need to be returned to Angelique Dilmore at [email protected] as soon as practicable but no later than 24 March 2026 at 3:00 p.m. CST. The site visit will be 08 April 2026 at 9:30 a.m. Central. All personnel attending the site visit will meet at Building 6 in the War Room.
Full Specifications, Drawings, and Site Visit Packet are available in Projnet. Directions for first time users are in the attached solicitation document.
Compliance & Qualifications
- A bid bond will be required with your proposal in the amount of 20% of the offeror proposed price or $3,000,000.00 whichever is less.
- Payment and Performance Bonds will be required for the full amount (100%) of the awarded contract.
- Site visit limited to three people per contractor.
- Personnel must complete the attached LCAAP Access Form and be cleared through LCAAP.
How to Prepare Your Bid
- Ensure all personnel are cleared and have submitted the LCAAP Access Form by the deadline.
- Prepare a bid bond that meets the specified requirements to avoid disqualification.
- Attend the site visit to gain a better understanding of the project scope and site conditions.
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Why Small Businesses Should Consider This
This contract presents a significant opportunity for small businesses due to its Unrestricted/Full and Open competitive acquisition status, allowing both small and large businesses to bid. The estimated construction value of $100 million to $150 million indicates a substantial project that could lead to further opportunities and partnerships in federal contracting.
With the NAICS code 236210, which pertains to Industrial Building Construction, small businesses specializing in construction and renovation can leverage their expertise to compete effectively for this contract.