Phylway protection pact: $51.7M

Phylway Construction of Thibodaux, La., was awarded a $51,702,210 firm-fixed-price contract for construction of hurricane protection features in Plaquemines Parrish, La. Bids were solicited via the internet with six received. Work will be performed in New Orleans with an estimated completion date of Aug. 31, 2026. Fiscal 2020 civil construction funds in the amount of $51,702,210 were obligated at the time of the award. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers of Vicksburg, Miss., is the contracting activity. Additional contract: Pine Bluff Sand and Gravel Co., Pine Bluff, Ariz., was awarded a $48,002,240 firm-fixed-price contract for flood control on the Mississippi River and tributaries. Bids were solicited via the internet with two received. Work locations and funding will be determined with each order, with an estimated completion date of July 10, 2022. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers of New Orleans is the contracting activity. (Source: DoD 07/10/20)