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How to bid on Natomas NPP Pumping Station Renovations for the US Army Corps of Engineers
What the agency is buying and why a vendor would care
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Sacramento District is planning to renovate three pumping stations in Sacramento, California. This work involves replacing existing levee-crossing discharge pipes with new piping routed over the levees.
The project includes levee excavation and restoration, installation of new piping and conduits, pavement repairs, and site-specific pump plant improvements. The estimated value for this construction project is between $10 million and $13 million. The work is expected to take 1,095 days, spread over three construction seasons, with one plant renovated per season. This is an opportunity for construction firms specializing in water and sewer line work.
Key dates and what happens at the deadline
This is currently a Request for Information (RFI) published on July 21, 2026. The deadline for responses to this RFI is September 04, 2026, at 12:00 PM ET.
The USACE anticipates issuing an Invitation for Bids (IFB) in August 2026, with bids tentatively due in September 2026. This will be an unrestricted, firm-fixed-price contract. All information and updates will be released publicly through the PIEE and SAM systems.
Who this opportunity suits
This opportunity is suitable for construction firms with experience in water and sewer line and related structures construction. The project involves significant civil engineering work, including levee modifications, pipe installation, and pavement repair.
The anticipated NAICS code is 237110, Water and Sewer Line and Related Structures Construction, with a small business size standard of $45 million in annual revenue. The Product Service Code (PSC) is Z2NE, Repair or Alteration of Water Supply Facilities.
How to respond
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For the anticipated solicitation, all prospective offerors must be registered in the PIEE system at least one week prior to the bid due date. Registration is not needed to download documents, but it is required to submit a bid. You must also be registered in SAM before the anticipated solicitation closing date. Bids will only be accepted through PIEE.
Practical tips for preparing a competitive response
Given the nature of this construction project, ensure your firm has a strong track record in similar levee, piping, and water infrastructure renovation projects. Highlight any experience with projects involving multiple construction seasons or phased work.
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See the live bid — deadline, agency details, and how to respond
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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.