Planning is a structured, rational approach to solving problems that requires experience, analysis, intuition, inspiration and collaboration. Planners help decision makers identify problems, develop solutions, and consider the importance of the conflicting values inherent in any solution.
Planning plays a vital role in supporting the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' civil works water resources development mission in the Pittsburgh District. Members of a Corps planning team are professionals with expertise in water resources planning, including plan formulation, environmental evaluation, cultural resources evaluation, Civil Works policy, and public involvement.
In addition to possessing knowledge, skills and insights, Corps planners seek input from the public (homeowners, businesses, environmental advocates, Native American Tribes and interest groups) and agencies (federal, state, regional and local) to arrive at a solution for a water resource issue. Examples of water resource issues include flooding, degraded ecosystems, streambank erosion and stormwater management.
The Pittsburgh District can assist local communities with large or small water resource issues.
Points of Interest
The Pittsburgh District attempts to solicit all requirements for commodities, services, and construction between the $2,500 and $100,000 range by computer through Army Single Face to Industry (ASFI) and FedBizOpps.
All competitive requirements over $25,000 that are not deemed suitable for an ASFI solicitation are published by the FedBizOpps (Federal Business Opportunities) . Each notice of a proposed procurement is published only once, so it is important to check the FedBizOpps regularly.
Contract and Bid Information is also available at the Pittsburgh District Contracting Branch Office located on the 22d floor of the William S. Moorhead Federal Building, Room 2203, 1000 Liberty Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15222.
EFT and CCR Requirements
All contractors/vendors doing business with Department of Defense (DoD) agencies must be registered with Central Contractor Registration (CCR). After May 30, 1998, firms not registered in CCR will be unable to receive DoD awards. To obtain registration forms, call the Central Contractor Registration Assistance Center at (888) 227-2423. Firms may also register on-line via the internet on the CCR Website. It is mandatory that all contracts contain provisions for Electronic Fund Transfer (EFT) with few exceptions.
Micro-purchases
To streamline the procurement process, the Pittsburgh District utilizes the Government Credit Card for micro-purchases (purchases of $2,500 and less). The card is an internationally accepted VISA credit card issued by US Bank System, and bears the legend "For Official Government Use."
American Recovery And Reinvestment Act (ARRA)
Recipients that received contracts with ARRA funds are subject to recipient reporting. All recipients will report via www.FederalReporting.gov. Training is available at this website on the information required and how to file the reports.
Important Notice
The Department of Defense has mandated that paperless contracting be in place for all acquisition types. Therefore, vendors are encouraged to be capable of accepting Government Credit Cards and subscribe to ASFI / FedBizOpps to maximize business opportunities.
Executive Office | 412-395-7103 |
Regulatory & Permits | 412-395-7155 |
Asset Management Branch | 412-395-7177 |
Strategic Integration Office | 412-395-7106 |
Business Resource Division | 412-395-7105 |
Construction Management Branch | 412-395-7533 |
Contracting Branch | 412-395-7508 |
Corps Employees Retirement or Health Benefits | 412-395-7123 |
Congressional Liaison | 412-395-7196 |
Dam Safety | 412-395-7250 |
Deputy District Engineer for Project Management | 412-395-7105 |
Deputy District Commander | 412-395-7102 |
District Commander | 412-395-7103 |
Emergency Response Mission | 412-395-7150 |
Employment Information | 412-395-7488 |
Engineering, Construction Division | 412-395-7378 |
Engineering: Civil Design | 412-395-7287 |
Engineering: Electrical and Mechanical Design | 412-395-7268 |
Engineering: Geotechnical | 412-395-7183 |
Engineering: Hydraulic and Hydrologic Design | 412-395-7207 |
Engineering: Structural Design | 412-395-7513 |
Equal Employment Opportunity Office | 412-395-7236 412-395-7514 |
Flood Plain Information | 412-395-7444 |
General Information | 412-395-7100 |
Human Resources | 412-395-7123 |
Hydrologic & Hydraulic Information (e.g., water levels, gage readings, water flows): |
412-395-7523 |
Internal Review Office | 412-395-7523 |
Land Use Permits | 412-395-7155 |
Locks & Dams Branch | 412-395-7652 412-395-7655 |
Logistics Management Office | 412-395-7455 |
Maintenance Branch | 412-395-7601 412-395-7293 |
Management Initiatives Branch | 412-395-7314 |
Navigation Design Branch | 412-395-7109 |
Northern Area Office | 814-763-5037 |
Office of Counsel | 412-395-7570 |
Operations Division | 412-395-7140 412-395-7375 |
Permits | 412-395-7155 |
Planning & Environmental Branch | 412-395-7206 |
Program & Project Management Branch | 412-395-7555 |
Public Affairs Office | 412-395-7500 |
Readiness Office | 412-395-7269 |
Real Estate Branch | 412-395-7116 |
Recreation & Natural Resources - Northern Area | 814-763-5037 |
Recreation & Natural Resources - Southern Area | 304-265-1482 |
Recreation Permits | 412-395-7176 |
Resource Management Office | 412-395-7257 |
Safety Office | 412-395-7509 |
Security Office | 412-395-7162 |
Senior Citizen Recreation Passes | 1-888-ASK-USGS |
Small Business Office | 412-395-7127 |
Southern Area Office | 304-265-1482 |
Water Management Branch | 412-395-7300 |
Wetlands/Regulatory Permits | 412-395-7155 |
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Pittsburgh District
2200 William S. Moorhead Federal Building
1000 Liberty Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15222-4186
Mr. W. M. Roberts (Aug. 1866 – Jun. 1869)
Brig. Gen. G. Weitzel (Jul. 1869- Nov. 1869)
Col. W. E. Merrill (Jun. 1870 – Dec. 1891)
Maj. D. W. Lockwood (Dec. 1891 – Feb. 1892)
Maj. A. Stickney (Feb. 1892 – Dec. 1893)
Maj. R. L. Hoxie (Dec. 1893 – Mar. 1897)
Maj. C. F. Powell (Mar. 1897 – Dec. 1901)
Maj. W. L. Silbert (Dec. 1901 – Mar. 1907)
Lt. Col. H. C. Newcomer (Mar. 1907 – Aug. 1912)
Lt. Col. F. R. Shunk (Aug. 1912 – Jun. 1916)
Lt. Col. E. Jadwin (Jun. 1916 – Jul. 1917)
Lt. Col. H. W. Stickle (Jul. 1917 – Sep. 1918, Nov. 1918 – Aug. 1919)
MR J. W. Arras (Sep. 1918 – Nov. 1918)
Lt. Col. H. B. Ferguson (Aug. 1919 – Aug. 1920)
Lt. Col. C. W. Otwell (Aug. 1920 – Oct. 1920)
Maj. J. F. Bell (Oct. 1920 – Jun. 1923)
Maj. E. L. Daley (Aug. 1923 – Aug. 1926)
Col. C. W. Kutz (Aug. 1923 – Aug. 1923, Aug. 1926 – Apr. 1927)
Lt. Col. J. J. Bain (Apr. 1927 – Jul. 1931)
Capt. H. W. Hill (Acting) (Jul. 1931 – Sep. 1931)
Maj. W. D. Styer (Sep. 1931 – May 1936)
Lt. Col. W. E. R. Covell (May 1936 – Apr. 1940)
Lt. Col. L. D. Worsham (Jul. 1940 – May 1941)
Col. D. L. Hooper (May 1941 – May 1942)
Col. H. D. Vogel (May 1942 – Jul. 1943)
Col. G. Van. B. Wilkes (Jul. 1943 – Dec. 1944)
Lt. Col. C. M. Wellons (Dec. 1944 – Oct. 1945)
Col. W. E. Lorence (Oct. 1945 – Oct. 1947)
Col. F. H. Falkner (Oct. 1947 – Aug. 1949)
Col. C. P. Hardy (Sep. 1949 – Dec. 1952)
Col. R. A. Lincoln (Jan. 1953 – Jul. 1955)
Col. H. E. Sprague (Aug. 1955 – Jul. 1958)
Col W. W. Smith Jr. (Jul. 1958 – Jun. 1961)
Col. B. de Melker (Jun. 1961 – Jul. 1964)
Col. J. E. Hammer (Jul. 1964 – Jun. 1967)
Col. W. S. Nichols (Jun. 1967 – May 1970)
Col. E. C. West (May 1970 – Jun. 1972)
Col. N. G. Delbridge (Jun. 1972 – Feb. 1975)
Col. M. R. Janairo Jr. (Feb. 1975 – Jul. 1978)
Col. J. A. Yore (Jun. 1978 – Jul. 1981)
Lt. Col. J. L. Richards (Jul. 1981 – Jul. 1984)
Col. R. A. Rothblum (Jul. 1984 – Jul. 1987)
Col. G. M. Miller Jr. (Jul. 1987 – Jan. 1990)
Lt. Col. (Jan. 1990 – Jun. 1990)
Col. H. F. Alvord (Jun. 1990 – Jun. 1993)
Col. R. B. Polin (Jun. 1993 – Jul. 1995)
Col. S. B. Massey (Jul. 1995 – Jul. 1998)
Col. D. R. Ridenour (Jul. 1998 – Jul. 2001)
Col. R. K. Scrocco (Jul. 2001 – Jul. 2004)
Col. S. L. Hill (Jul. 2004 – Jul. 2007)
Col. M. P. Crall (Jul. 2007 – Jul. 2010)
Col. W. H. Graham (Jul. 2010 – Jan. 2013)
Col. B. R. Lindstrom (Jan. 2013 – Jul. 2016)
Col. J. P. Lloyd (Jul. 2016 – Jul. 2018)
Col. Andrew J. Short (Jul. 2018 – Jul. 2021)
Col. Adam. J. Czekanski (Jul. 2021 - Aug. 2023)
Col. Nicholas O. Melin (Aug. 2023 - Present)
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