How to bid on Lower Brule shoreline restoration for the Department of the Army

What the Army is buying

The Department of the Army is seeking construction work along Lake Sharpe near the Lower Brule town site in South Dakota. The project includes a riprap revetment and a 200-by-1,500-foot island built in water up to three feet deep.

Other work includes a 100-foot-wide riparian planting bench, a gravel maintenance path along the reach, earthwork, grading, bank shaping, rock installation, water management, fill, and topsoil placement. The project is expected to create about 5.17 acres of emergent wetland and 32 acres of riparian habitat.

Key date and deadline

The RFP was published October 26, 2026. Proposals are due December 3, 2026, at 3:00 PM ET.

Plan to submit before the deadline and allow time to confirm that your response has been received. The provided information does not specify what happens at the deadline.

Who this opportunity may suit

This opportunity may suit construction firms with experience in shoreline stabilization, earthwork, rock installation, water management, or habitat restoration. Firms considering the work should assess whether they can manage the combination of in-water construction, grading, fill, and planting-area preparation.

How to access the bid

Click “View original source” above to open the opportunity on the portal. If the first click takes you to the portal homepage, click it again to go to the bid.

A free account may be needed to view documents, though some bids do not require one. Review the available solicitation documents for the response instructions.

Prepare a clear, complete response

Read the solicitation documents carefully and make a checklist of every requested item, format, and submission step. Confirm that your response addresses each part of the stated work, including the revetment, island, maintenance path, earthwork, and water management.

Build your schedule and cost estimate around the work’s separate components, and explain clearly how your firm’s relevant experience supports its approach. Check the completed response for missing documents and allow time to submit before 3:00 PM ET on December 3.