Bid guide
How to bid on Natomas Reach I Contract 2 Levee Project with USACE
What the agency is buying and why it matters
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Sacramento District needs a contractor for design-bid-build construction on the Natomas Reach I Contract 2 levee project in Sacramento, California. This project is part of the larger American River Common Features, Natomas Basin Project.
The work involves flattening approximately 2.18 miles of levee slopes, including site excavation and reuse of about 15,000 cubic yards of levee embankment fill, and importing about 12,000 cubic yards of fill. Other tasks include relocating utilities, building a 12-foot maintenance road, and removing trees. Activities impacting the levee prism are permitted only between April 15 and November 1. This is a significant opportunity for construction firms, with an estimated value between $10 million and $13 million.
Key dates and what happens at the deadline
The solicitation was published on July 30, 2026. The deadline for bids is September 10, 2026, at 12:00 PM ET. All bids must be submitted through the Procurement Integrated Enterprise Environment (PIEE) system by this time.
A pre-bid conference and site walk are scheduled for August 17, 2026. While not explicitly stated as mandatory, attending these events can provide valuable insights for your bid. Remember that USACE will not directly notify bidders of changes; you must monitor PIEE and SAM for any updates or amendments to the solicitation.
Who this opportunity suits
This opportunity is a total small business set-aside, meaning only small businesses are eligible to bid. The relevant North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code is 237990, Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction, with a small business size standard of $45,500,000 in annual revenue.
Firms with experience in heavy civil engineering construction, particularly levee work, earthmoving, utility relocation, and road construction, are well-suited for this project. The Product and Service Code (PSC) is Y1LC, Construction of Tunnels and Subsurface Structures, which further defines the type of construction expertise required.
How to respond to this solicitation
To access the solicitation, click the 'View original source' link. If you land on the portal's homepage, click the link again to go directly to the bid. You may need a free account to view documents, though this is not always required.
To submit a bid, you must be registered in the PIEE system at least one week before the bid due date. Registration is not needed to download documents, but it is essential for bid submission. Additionally, all prospective bidders must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) before the solicitation closing date. USACE will not accept bids by any other means than through PIEE.
Tips for preparing a competitive response
Given this is a design-bid-build project, ensure your proposal clearly outlines your firm's capabilities in both design coordination (if applicable to your role) and construction execution. Highlight any specific experience with levee projects, earthwork, and managing projects with environmental or seasonal constraints, such as the April 15 to November 1 window for levee prism impacts.
Thoroughly review all solicitation documents, plans, and specifications once available on PIEE. Pay close attention to the scope of work, technical requirements, and any specific clauses related to utility relocation or maintenance road construction. Attending the pre-bid conference and site walk on August 17, 2026, is highly recommended to gain a deeper understanding of the project site and agency expectations. Finally, ensure your PIEE and SAM registrations are active and up-to-date well in advance of the deadline to avoid last-minute issues with bid submission.
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 Defense; the original posting controls.