Port of Nome Modification Phase 1A, Nome, Alaska

THIS NOTICE IS PROVIDED FOR INFORMATION PURPOSES ONLY TO ANNOUNCE AN INDUSTRY DAY FOR PORT OF NOME MODIFICATION PHASE 1A AS FOLLOWS:

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Alaska District will conduct an Industry Day to improve the industry's understanding of USACE's Port of Nome Modification Phase 1A Design Bid Build, Construction Project. The Phase 1A requirements include a 1,200-foot causeway extension consisting of a layered aggregate and rock embankment protected by 18-ton armor stone. The causeway extension incorporates a 30-foot wide road surface and includes a 600-foot long OpenCell™ sheet pile dock. This project includes removal of the 250-foot long Spur Breakwater and existing 22-ton armor stone and B rock underlayer at the nose of the causeway. Construction of the armor protection includes excavation of seabed material which will be placed upland or in a nearby nearshore placement zone to the east of the harbor at the Port on Nome in Nome, Alaska. The Alaksa District will answer questions on the Phase 1A project and gain an understanding of how the contractor community can support this project.

The goals of this industry day are to:

1) Familiarize the industry with the Phase 1A requirements at Nome, Alaska.

2) Receive feedback from industry.

The Industry Day presentation will be held on Thursday, January 16, 2024, from 10:00 – 11:00 AM (Alaska Standard Time) at the Old St. Joe’s Hall located at 407 Bering St., Nome, AK 99762. One-on-One consultation with the Government will follow the presentation with contractors in attendance that wish to participate in these discussions. Items conversed will NOT BE made public. Limited time slots exist from 12:00-15:00 - sign up will be provided at the site.

It is anticipated that a draft solicitation will be released prior to the industry day.

Each participant is required to submit the following information in advance of the industry day:

(1) First and Last name.

(2) Company

Submit the required information to Tammy.Davis@usace.army.mil and michelle.r.mandel@usace.army.mil by January 14, 2025, 14:00 Alaska Time.

Attendance at the Industry Day is voluntary and is not required to participate in the proposed acquisition. Contractors are required to secure their own lodging and transportation to this event.

PORT OF NOME MODIFICATION PHASE 1A REQUIREMENT:

REQUIREMENT:

Phase 1A – West Causeway Extension

• Construction of approximately 1,200 linear feet, quarry stone, causeway. The causeway extension cross sections will be like the existing West causeway. The causeway extension will consist of 18-ton A1 rock, 3600 lbs. B1 rock, 180 lbs. C1 rock, 12.25 Ton A2 rock, 2450 lbs. B2 rock, 130 lbs. C2 rock, filter material, and E and F fill. Rocks and material placement equipment will need to be capable of accurate placement to -35 feet MLLW. Mechanical dredge equipment will need to be capable of fine and coarse grain sediment removal, including cobbles and boulders, to depths of -35 feet MLLW.


• Construction of 600 linear feet of driven sheet pile docks.


• New High Mast Lighting concrete foundations.


• Existing Stub Breakwater removal.


• Construction contract award anticipated for 4Q FY25.

Feedback from the Industry Day participants on the following areas is

requested:

• Feedback on construction schedule and sequencing.


• Feedback on site access and traffic control.


• Feedback on unionized labor agreement.