How to bid on Lake Barkley Paving at Cadiz Recreation Area and Canal Campground for the Army

What the agency is buying and why it matters

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Nashville District, plans to award a firm-fixed-price construction contract for paving work at the Cadiz Recreation Area and Canal Campground at Lake Barkley, near Cadiz, Kentucky. This project involves repairing and repaving roads and parking areas.

Specific tasks include resurfacing, milling and replacing pavement, shoulder protection, base repairs, and replacing culvert pipes. The estimated value of this project is between $1 million and $3.5 million, with a performance period of approximately 210 days. This opportunity is set aside entirely for small businesses.

Key dates and what happens at the deadline

This is a pre-solicitation notice, meaning the full solicitation is not yet available. The pre-solicitation notice was published on July 23, 2026. The deadline for this pre-solicitation notice is August 06, 2026, at 10:00 AM ET. This deadline is for informational purposes related to the pre-solicitation.

The actual solicitation, including plans and specifications, is expected to be issued on or around August 10, 2026. A site visit is tentatively planned for around August 20, 2026. Advance registration is required for the site visit.

Who this opportunity suits

This opportunity is suitable for small businesses specializing in highway, street, and bridge construction. The relevant NAICS code is 237310, with a small business size standard of $45.0 million.

Firms with experience in asphalt paving, road repair, culvert replacement, and site preparation for campgrounds and recreation areas will find this project aligns with their capabilities.

How to respond

To access the opportunity on the portal, click “View original source”. If the first click takes you to the portal’s homepage, click it again to go directly to the bid. You may need a free account to view documents, though this is not always required.

For the tentatively planned site visit around August 20, 2026, advance registration is mandatory. You must provide your firm's name, CAGE and/or Unique Entity Identifier (UEI), and the name, position, phone number, and email of your primary point of contact. This information should be emailed to Richard (Brent) Hester at [email protected] and Andrew Roth at [email protected].

U.S. Citizens wishing to attend the site visit must submit a Nashville District Corps of Engineers U.S. Citizen Security Request Form to Richard (Brent) Hester via email at [email protected] no later than five calendar days prior to the site visit. Failure to submit within this timeframe may result in denial of participation. The security access form is available as a PDF attachment with the pre-solicitation notice on sam.gov, titled U.S. Citizen Security Request Form.

Practical tips for a competitive response

Carefully review all solicitation documents once they are released, paying close attention to the scope of work, specifications, and any specific requirements for materials or methods, such as adherence to Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) standards mentioned for Canal Campground.

Attend the site visit if possible. This is crucial for understanding the existing conditions, potential challenges, and the full extent of the work required at both the Cadiz Recreation Area and Canal Campground. Take detailed notes and photographs.

Ensure your proposal clearly demonstrates your firm's experience with similar paving and infrastructure repair projects, especially those involving campgrounds or recreational facilities. Highlight your capacity to complete the work within the 210-day performance period and your understanding of the project's magnitude.

Prepare a detailed cost estimate that accounts for all aspects of the work, including material costs, labor, equipment, and any necessary permits or environmental considerations. Given the firm-fixed-price nature of the contract, accurate pricing is essential for both competitiveness and profitability.