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Congress presses Corps on Chickamauga Lock delivery after uncompetitive bids; agency outlines steps to boost competition
Summary
Members pressed the Army Corps on setbacks at Chickamauga Lock, and the Corps described targeted outreach, virtual and in-person site visits, design centralization and a plan to award the contract this summer with operation expected by 2028.
Lawmakers and the Army Corps discussed setbacks and recovery plans for the Chickamauga Lock replacement during the subcommittee hearing, with the Corps saying it has revised its contracting and outreach approach to attract more qualified bidders.
Chickamauga Lock is a high-profile inland waterways replacement project; delays have raised concerns about workforce attraction, contract competitiveness and delivering a major navigation asset on schedule. "So the lesson learned from the unsuccessful last project award is we have a targeted marketing campaign that we've had ongoing to reach out to the…
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