ABSECON INLET (CLAM CREEK) MAINTENANCE DREDGING
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Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
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- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
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Quick Summary
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Philadelphia District, intends to award a firm fixed-price contract for Maintenance Dredging of Absecon Inlet (Clam Creek) in Atlantic City, NJ. This project involves dredging approximately 61,640 cubic yards of fine-sand and silty sediment with beneficial use placement on Boot Island. The opportunity is a Total Small Business Set-Aside. Bids are due March 30, 2026.
Scope of Work
The contract requires maintenance dredging of the Absecon Inlet federal channel, specifically the Clam Creek portion, to a depth of 14 ft MLLW plus 1 ft allowable overdepth. Approximately 61,640 cubic yards of fine-sand and silty sediment will be removed from Station 0+000 to Station 2+500. Dredged material will be beneficially placed at designated locations on Boot Island. Optional work includes containment measures such as a compact track loader, turbidity curtains, coir logs, weirs, and hay bales at the placement site. All work must occur between September 15 and December 31 due to environmental restrictions.
Contract Details & Requirements
- Contract Type: Firm Fixed-Price
- Magnitude: Between $1,000,000 and $5,000,000
- NAICS Code: 237990 (Dredging and Surface Cleanup Activities), Size Standard $37.0M
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
- Period of Performance: 270 Calendar Days from Notice to Proceed (NTP)
- Required Systems: Contractor must use the Resident Management System (RMS). Bidders must be registered in SAM.gov and PIEE, with bids submitted exclusively through the PIEE Solicitation Module.
- Experience: Successful contractors must demonstrate satisfactory experience in at least two dredging projects involving beneficial use placement techniques (e.g., marsh restoration, habitat creation) on environmentally sensitive coastal marshes and wetlands, completed within the last 10 years.
Key Dates
- Published Date: February 27, 2026
- Response Due Date: March 30, 2026, 6:00 PM ET
Additional Information
Specific solicitation documents will be posted on SAM.gov and the PIEE Solicitation Module. Bidders are responsible for monitoring SAM.gov for any amendments or updates.