The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Rock Island District is issuing a Notice of Intent to Sole Source a bridge modification to its existing Firm‑Fixed‑Price Single‑Award Task Order Contract (W912EK22D0006) with DRC Emergency Services, LLC. The modification extends the ordering period (current contract expires 9 Nov 2026) and adds capacity to ensure uninterrupted emergency debris‑management capability for Region 3 (Great Lakes & Ohio River Division) covering MI, IN, TN, KY, OH, WV. The contractor must be able to mobilize personnel, heavy equipment, and subcontractors within 24 hours of a FEMA disaster notification and perform debris reduction, removal, hauling, and disposal under FEMA ESF‑3 assignments. The government seeks written capability statements (not a competitive RFP) due by 15 Oct 2026. The contract is an IDIQ with a 5‑year base period plus a 6‑month option; the regional ceiling is $250 M.
• Sole‑source bridge action to prevent capability gap before competitive follow‑on awards (expected 2027).
• Requires 24‑hour mobilization, multi‑stream debris handling (C&D, hazardous, vegetative, white goods, electronics).
• Contractor must maintain SAM registration, financial capacity, and provide a 24‑hour emergency contact list.
• Submissions are capability statements only; no cost proposals or formal bids are requested.
• Period of performance: 5 years (+6 months option).
• Regional scope: Michigan, Indiana, Tennessee, Kentucky, Ohio, West Virginia.
• Potential contract ceiling for Region 3: $250 million.