Bid guide
How to bid on Fort Eustis Dredge Material Management Area Construction for the Dept of the Army
What the Army Corps of Engineers is buying
The Department of the Army, through the Army Corps of Engineers, is seeking contractors for maintenance work at the Fort Eustis Dredge Material Management Area in Newport News, Virginia. This project involves regrading and raising disposal site berms to a new elevation, relocating two existing spill boxes, and regrading an access ramp to match the new berm height.
This is a "sources sought" announcement, which means the Army Corps of Engineers is conducting market research to identify potential contractors and their capabilities. It is not a request for proposals, but it is an important step that could lead to a future solicitation. The estimated construction cost for this project is between $5 million and $10 million.
Key dates and what happens at the deadline
This Request for Information (RFI) was published on November 10, 2025. All responses must be submitted by December 01, 2026, at 5:30 PM ET. This is a firm deadline, and late submissions will not be considered.
At the deadline, the Army Corps of Engineers will review all submitted capabilities statements to assess the availability and adequacy of potential sources. No evaluation letters or results will be issued to respondents, as this is solely for market research purposes.
Who this opportunity suits
This opportunity is suitable for construction firms with experience in earthwork, regrading, and potentially civil engineering projects involving dredge material management or similar environmental infrastructure. The project value of $5 million to $10 million indicates it is appropriate for businesses with significant bonding capacity.
The Army Corps of Engineers is interested in a range of business sizes, including Certified Small Businesses, 8(a) contractors, HUBZone Certified Small Business Concerns, Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Businesses, and Woman Owned Businesses. Firms should have a primary business nature that aligns with the described construction work.
How to respond to this RFI
To respond, you must submit a brief capabilities statement electronically. The statement should be no more than 3 pages in length, single-spaced, with a minimum 12-point font. All responses must be sent via email to Damian C. Patterson at [email protected] and copied to [email protected]. Hard copy responses will not be considered.
Your submission must include your company's name, address, points of contact, telephone numbers, CAGE code, UEI, and email addresses. You must also state your business size designations (e.g., small business, 8(a), HUBZone, SDVOSB, WOSB) and, if applicable, your proposed 8(a) program graduation date. Provide your construction bonding level per contract and aggregate construction bonding level in dollars. Include a narrative describing your primary business and demonstrating experience in similar work, contract value, and location. Finally, provide two to three examples of successful projects completed within the past five years that are similar to the requirements described. For each project, include the current percentage of completion, completion date, scope, size, dollar value, and the portion and percentage of work self-performed. If specialty subcontractors are used, they should also provide work examples and experience.
Tips for preparing a competitive response
Even though this is an RFI and not a formal proposal, a well-crafted capabilities statement is crucial. Clearly and concisely demonstrate your firm's ability to perform the specific tasks outlined, such as regrading berms, relocating spill boxes, and regrading access ramps. Quantify your experience with project values and sizes that align with the $5 million to $10 million magnitude of this opportunity.
Highlight your bonding capacity prominently, as this is a key indicator of your firm's ability to undertake projects of this scale. When describing past projects, focus on those that directly relate to dredge material management, earthwork, or similar civil construction, and clearly state the portion of work your company self-performed. Ensure all requested contact and business designation information is accurate and complete to avoid any delays or disqualification.
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.
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