Advance Notice: Maintenance Dredging of New York Harbor, Sandy Hook Federal Navigation Channel
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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.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), New York District, has issued an Advance Notice (Presolicitation) for Maintenance Dredging of the New York Harbor, Sandy Hook Federal Navigation Channel. This unrestricted procurement aims to restore the channel's authorized dimensions by removing approximately 190,000 cubic yards of shoaled material. The estimated cost is between $1,000,000 and $5,000,000. The solicitation is expected in June 2026, with bid opening in July 2026.
Scope of Work
The project involves maintenance dredging of selected critical shoals within the Sandy Hook Channel to a depth of -35 feet Mean Lower Low Water (MLLW) plus 2 feet of allowable overdepth. The dredged material, primarily sand and gravel, will be transported to and placed at the Sea Bright Offshore Borrow Area (SBOBA), located 5 miles southeast of Sandy Hook Point, NJ. A mechanical dredge with a clamshell bucket is recommended, along with multiple ocean-going barges, tug boats, and ancillary equipment. The contractor must maintain an integrated production of at least 8,000 cubic yards per calendar day.
Contract & Timeline
- Contract Type: Presolicitation (Advance Notice)
- Estimated Cost: $1,000,000 to $5,000,000
- Performance Period: 60 calendar days from Notice to Proceed (NTP)
- Liquidated Damages: $3,260.00 per calendar day of delay
- Solicitation Availability: Expected June 2026
- Bid Opening: Expected July 2026
- Award Intention: August 2026
- NTP Issuance: Within 14 calendar days of award
- Work Commencement: Within 5 calendar days of NTP
Eligibility / Set-Aside
This is an unrestricted Procurement, open to all qualified bidders.
Place of Performance
Highlands, NJ, United States.
Contact Information
- Primary: Brian Winters (brian.h.winters@usace.army.mil)
- Secondary: Nicholas P. Emanuel (nicholas.p.emanuel@usace.army.mil, 917-790-8069)
Additional Notes
The purpose of this work is to alleviate shoaling and restore the channel's dimensions, ensuring safe and economical use for military, commercial, and recreational boating interests.