Sources Sought: Liberty State Park Ecosystem Restoration Project, Jersey City, NJview on SAM.gov

THIS IS A SOURCES SOUGHT ANNOUNCEMENT TO BE USED FOR MARKET ANALYSIS ONLY. NO AWARDS WILL BE MADE FROM THE RESPONSES TO THIS SYNOPSIS. NO SOLICITATION WILL BE AVAILABLE AT THIS TIME. HOWEVER, RESPONSES WILL BE USED TO DETERMINE THE APPROPRIATE ACQUISITION STRATEGY FOR A FUTURE ACQUISITION. The purpose of this announcement is to gain knowledge of potential business sources; with specific interest in small business, certified 8(a) serviced by SBA districts, certified HUB Zone, and Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB), for work on a wetland restoration and park amenities construction contract. The NAICS Code is 237990 (size standard $45,000,000 average annual receipts for preceding five fiscal years). No awards will be made from the responses to this synopsis. No solicitation will be available at this time. Responses will be used to determine appropriate acquisition decisions for a future procurement. A. BACKGROUND AND INFORMATION FOR CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT The New York District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (District) is preparing plans and specifications for primarily ecosystem restoration at Liberty State Park, Jersey City, New Jersey. 1. The goal of the project is to create a resilient coastal ecosystem within a highly urbanized setting that provides both ecological and social benefits. Primary project components include: Restoration of the Liberty State Park interior including approximately 46.2 acres of tidal wetland habitat, 25.0 acres of non-tidal wetland habitat, and 72.6 acres of native upland habitat. Enhancement of approximately 7.1 acres of existing non-tidal wetland (4.5 acres) and upland (2.6 acres) habitats by removing invasive flora and planting native species. Creation of park amenities to accommodate and provide public interaction with this habitat restoration project, such as trail networks, overlooks, bird blinds, viewing hills, and a restroom. The State of New Jersey, acting through the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP), is the non-Federal sponsor for this project. 2. The magnitude of the Liberty State Park Ecosystem Restoration project is between $100,000,000 and $250,000,000. The duration of construction is anticipated to be approximately 1,686 calendar days after Notice to Proceed. Notice to Proceed is anticipated to occur approximately in October 2027. B. OPERATIONAL CONSTRAINTS The Contractor will conform to all local, state, and federal laws while carrying out the construction process for this project. This includes paying all fees and obtaining all permits required for the work. The Contractor shall prepare and submit a site-specific safety and health plan to the Government for approval prior to mobilization. C. SURVEY OF THE CONSTRUCTION CONTRACTOR INDUSTRY The following is a confidential survey questionnaire designed to apprise the US Army Corps of Engineers, NY District, of any prospective construction contractors' project execution capabilities. Please provide your resp…