Bid guide
How to bid on Clouter Creek Diking for the Dept of the Army
What the agency is buying and why it matters
The Department of the Army plans to award a firm-fixed-price contract for construction work at the Clouter Creek Placement Area in Berkeley County, South Carolina. This project involves raising dikes and berms, installing new spillway systems, and performing related clearing tasks.
This is a total small business set-aside opportunity under NAICS code 237990, with a size standard of $45 million. This means only small businesses are eligible to bid, making it a valuable opportunity for qualified firms in the construction sector.
Key dates and what happens at the deadline
This is a pre-solicitation announcement, published on July 22, 2026. The formal solicitation is expected to be released between 15 and 30 days after this notice. There is no response requested at this time.
The deadline of August 21, 2026, at 12:00 PM ET is for this pre-solicitation notice. Vendors are responsible for monitoring the website for the formal solicitation announcement, which will include its own response deadline, full pricing details, construction plans, and evaluation factors.
Who this opportunity suits
This opportunity is suitable for small businesses specializing in heavy civil construction, particularly those with experience in dike and berm construction, spillway installation, and earthwork. The NAICS code 237990 covers Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction.
Firms with a proven track record in similar environmental or water management infrastructure projects in the Southeastern United States, especially South Carolina, would be well-suited.
How to access the upcoming solicitation
To view the original source of this pre-solicitation and monitor for the formal solicitation, you will need to click the “View original source” link. If the first click takes you to the portal’s homepage, click it again to go directly to the bid.
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Practical tips for a competitive response
Since this will be a firm-fixed-price contract, ensure your cost estimates are accurate and comprehensive. Account for all labor, materials, equipment, transportation, and other associated costs, including potential contingencies.
Prepare to demonstrate your firm's experience with similar projects, particularly those involving dike construction, spillway systems, and clearing. Highlight any relevant past performance in Berkeley County, South Carolina, or similar geographical areas. Organize your past project details, including scope, value, and client references, for quick access when the formal solicitation is released.
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 DEPT of the Army; the original posting controls.