$113.9M Aquatic Nuisance Species Deterrents Contract Awarded to J.F. Brennan, USACE – April 11, 2025

J.F. Brennan Co. Inc., from La Crosse, Wisconsin, has been awarded a $113,853,380 firm-fixed-price contract action on April 11, 2025, for the construction of aquatic nuisance species deterrents, including an automated barge clearing deterrent, bubble curtain deterrent, and acoustic deterrent, as well as associated demolition, excavation, building systems, electrical, mechanical, plumbing, structural, and site restoration work.

Contract Award Details

Contractor: J.F. Brennan Co. Inc.
Award Date: April 11, 2025
Contract Value: $113,853,380 (Action)
Cumulative: $117,748,000
Project: Construction of Aquatic Nuisance Species Deterrents
Location: Joliet, Illinois
Contract Number: W912EK-26-C-A004
Awarding District: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Rock Island District

Bids were solicited via the internet with three received. Work will be performed in Joliet, Illinois, with an estimated completion date of April 10, 2029. Fiscal 2026 construction, Corps of Engineers, Civil funds in the amount of $113,853,380 were obligated at the time of the award.


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