How to bid on Whitney Point Regulating Outlet Rehabilitation for the Dept of the Army

What the agency is buying

The Department of the Army requires construction services for the rehabilitation of the Whitney Point Regulating Outlet in Broome County, New York. This project is a firm-fixed-price, design-bid-build contract.

This is a 100% small business set-aside procurement, which means only small businesses can compete for this contract. This offers a significant opportunity for eligible small construction firms.

Key dates and deadlines

The solicitation was published on July 07, 2026. The deadline for submitting proposals is August 17, 2026, at 12:00 PM ET. It is crucial to submit your proposal before this exact time and date.

Who this opportunity suits

This opportunity is specifically for small businesses in the construction sector. The relevant NAICS code is 237990, which covers Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction. The small business size standard for this NAICS code is $45,000,000.00.

Firms with experience in heavy and civil engineering construction, particularly rehabilitation projects, will find this opportunity suitable.

How to respond

To access the solicitation documents, you need to click “View original source” on the portal. If the first click takes you to the portal's homepage, click the link again to go directly to the bid.

You may need to create a free account on the portal to view all the documents, though some bids allow document viewing without an account. The solicitation is a Request for Proposal (RFP) and will follow a tradeoff source selection process.

Tips for a competitive response

Since this is an RFP with a tradeoff source selection process, your proposal should clearly demonstrate your firm's technical capabilities and experience, not just offer the lowest price. Highlight your past performance on similar rehabilitation or heavy construction projects.

Carefully review all updated attachments, especially the official specifications and the instructions to proposers. Ensure your proposal directly addresses all requirements outlined in these documents. Pay close attention to any changes or removals of sections as noted in the amendment.