CAP Section 206, Aquatic Ecosystem Restoration, Belle Isle State Park

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Special Notice: Industry Day Event U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Norfolk District CAP Section 206, Aquatic Ecosystem Restoration, Belle Isle State Park Lancaster, Virginia Date: Friday, 17 July 2026 Time: 9:00 to 12:00 PM EDT (Event starts promptly at 9:00 AM EDT) Location: Room 1A/1B, 803 Front Street, Norfolk, VA 23510 and virtually via Teams (link will be provided to registered attendees after Registration Deadline) Registration Deadline: 10:00 AM EDT, Tuesday, 14 July 2026 The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers�Norfolk District (USACE�NAO), is excited to announce an Industry Day for construction contractors interested in the Continuing Authorities Program (CAP) Section 206, Aquatic Ecosystem Restoration, Belle Isle State Park in Lancaster, Virginia. This is an excellent opportunity for businesses of all sizes and socioeconomic categories�large and small�to engage with the Government regarding the upcoming construction project. The event will include presentations encompassing overview briefs of project followed by a live Q&A session. The Government will begin with a general discussion of the project scope, followed by presentations on the current design and environmental considerations. After the presentations, there will be time for questions and feedback. The Government is seeking feedback from construction subject matter experts and firms. The Government is particularly interested in discussions of construction means and methods, best practices, and any potential contractor scheduling limitations. There will also be an opportunity to sign up for a one-on-one virtual meeting to provide this feedback in a more discreet setting. Project Overview: The project proposes to restore approximately 1,400 linear feet of shoreline including wetland, beach, and oyster habitat. Oyster sills would be constructed from VDOT Class II stone and the restoration of the historic wetland will be accomplished by regrading and planting native cordgrass (Spartina alterniflora) and native Atlantic ribbed mussels. Restoration of the eroding beach habitat would occur through the placement of intertidal oyster sills, sandfill, and planting native beach plant species. Registration Information: Attendance is by prior registration only. Please register by sending the following information to Amy Herrera Coody, the primary point of contact, by 10:00 AM EDT on Tuesday, 14 July 2026: Company Name Names of All Attendees Contact Information (Email and Phone Number) Company Website Virtual Attendence or In Person? REAL ID Requirement: To gain access to the Waterfield Building (803 Front Street, Norfolk, VA 23510) for the subject Industry Day, ALL visitors must have a REAL ID. The following are the current accepted forms of ID: Federal Common Access Card (CAC) PIV Card (such as a dependent ID) Passport Veteran�s Health ID Card State Real ID Driver�s License � This is the Driver�s License with star on the upper right corner. For those that plan to travel by air, you should also check with the local airport TSA for more information. Primary Point of Contact: Amy Herrera Coody Contract Specialist U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), North Atlantic Division � Norfolk District Email: amy.h.coody@usace.army.mil Secondary Point of Contact: Tiffany N. Kirtsey Contracting Officer U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), North Atlantic Division � Norfolk District Email: tiffany.n.kirtsey@usace.army.mil Questions and comments regarding this project may be submitted in advance of Industry Day to Amy Herrera Coody with SUBJECT LINE: CAP Section 206, Aquatic Ecosystem Restoration, Belle Isle State Park, Lancaster, Virginia. This Industry Day is a unique opportunity to align your business objectives with federal projects and understand how your business can contribute to the missions of USACE. We look forward to your participation and the collaborative opportunities this event will provide.