# USACE Awards Lockport Cleanup Contract

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Buffalo District, awarded SA Environmental Services II a contract valued at up to $249 million for the first phase of cleanup at the former Guterl Steel site in Lockport, New York. Remediation is expected to begin in 2027, subject to approval of detailed work plans and contractor mobilization.

- **Why this matters:** The award creates a substantial environmental remediation opportunity and may generate subcontracting work for firms with relevant cleanup capabilities.
- Companies interested in subcontracting can use the USACE contact information below for Guterl Site inquiries and the email distribution list.
- The planned public information session may provide additional project details; the supplied signal does not specify its date.

**Jurisdictions:** federal
**Industries:** Environment, Construction & Infrastructure
**Topics:** Physical Infrastructure
**Published:** November 02, 2026

### Government Entities
- U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Buffalo District (USACE)
- Atomic Energy Commission (AEC)

### Vendors
- SA Environmental Services II (awardee)

### Key Quotes
> After years of investigation, planning, and coordination, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is moving forward with the selected remedy to address long-term protection of human health and the environment.
> — Lt. Col. Aaron Anderson, USACE Buffalo District commander

### Sources
- [
 U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Awards Contract for First Phase of Guterl Steel Cleanup - DredgeWire : DredgeWire	](https://dredgewire.com/u-s-army-corps-of-engineers-awards-contract-for-first-phase-of-guterl-steel-cleanup) - DredgeWire