Bid guide
How to bid on Bank Stabilization 23-01 for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
What the agency is buying and why a vendor would care
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Vicksburg District, is seeking a contractor to build three grade-control structures for bank stabilization in Chickasaw County, Mississippi. The project includes clearing and grubbing, excavation, backfill, embankment, water control, stormwater pollution prevention, and environmental protection.
This is a firm fixed-price construction contract with an estimated value between $1 million and $5 million. The work must be completed within 180 calendar days from the Notice to Proceed. This opportunity is a total HUBZone small business set-aside, making it suitable for eligible firms in that category.
Key dates and what happens at the deadline
This solicitation was published on July 30, 2026. Bids are due by August 28, 2026, at 11:00 AM ET. All bids must be submitted by this deadline.
The official plans and specifications, along with any amendments, will establish the exact opening and closing dates and times. It is important to check the solicitation frequently for any changes or amendments, as this is the only method for distributing updates before the closing date.
Who this opportunity suits
This opportunity is a total HUBZone small business set-aside. Firms must be certified as a HUBZone small business to be eligible to bid. The relevant North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) Code is 237990, Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction, which has a size standard of $45 million.
This project is suitable for construction companies with experience in heavy and civil engineering, particularly in earthwork, water control, and environmental protection related to bank stabilization.
How to respond
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Official plans and specifications are available electronically through the PIEE Solicitation Module Link provided in the Attachments/Links Section of the posting. Compact discs and hard copies will not be provided, and telephone or fax requests for the solicitation will not be honored. Technical inquiries and questions should be submitted via Bidder Inquiry in ProjNet at www.projnet.org once the solicitation is available.
Practical tips for preparing a competitive response
Ensure your firm has an active registration in the System for Award Management (SAM) at sam.gov, and that it includes NAICS code 237990. If you are a Joint Venture, the JV entity must have a valid SAM registration. The government may award to the next prospective bidder if your SAM registration is not active at the time of award.
Bids will be evaluated based on the lowest price submitted. Therefore, focus on submitting a competitive and accurate price. Carefully review all specifications and requirements to ensure your bid fully covers the scope of work, including clearing, excavation, backfill, embankment, water control, stormwater pollution prevention, and environmental protection. Pay close attention to the 180-calendar-day completion period.
See the live bid — deadline, agency details, and how to respond
Dates and requirements can change via addenda; always verify on the bid page and at the original source before responding.
View this bid on BiddingSimpleThis guide was prepared by BiddingSimple from the solicitation’s public posting. It is not official guidance from U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Vicksburg District; the original posting controls.