Advance Notice - Maintenance Dredging of NY & NJ Channels, Seguine/Ward/Outerbridge Reaches, Federal Navigation Project
Overview
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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 for maintenance dredging of the New York and New Jersey Channels, Seguine/Ward/Outerbridge Federal Navigation Project. This project aims to restore channels to a depth of -35 feet Mean Lower Low Water (MLLW) plus 2-foot allowable overdepth. The work is estimated to cost between $5,000,000 and $15,000,000 and is an unrestricted procurement.
Scope of Work
The proposed work involves the removal of approximately 330,000 cubic yards (CY) of selected critical shoals from the Seguine/Ward/Outerbridge reaches. The dredged material, expected to consist primarily of silt and sand, will be placed at the Historic Area Remediation Site (HARS). Due to anticipated State Water Quality Certificate restrictions, the project will likely require a mechanical dredge with an environmental clamshell bucket, along with multiple ocean-going, bottom-dumping barges, tugboats, and survey vessels. All dredging and placement activities must comply with federal, state, and approved local criteria.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Special Notice (Advance Notice)
- Set-Aside: Unrestricted
- Estimated Cost: $5,000,000 - $15,000,000
- Liquidated Damages: $2,987 per calendar day of delay
- Work Commencement: Within five (5) calendar days after Notice to Proceed
- Required Production Rate: At least 8,000 cubic yards per calendar day
- Plans & Specifications Available: April 2026
- Bid Opening: May 2026
- Award Anticipated: Late June 2026
- Proposed Work Period: September - December 2026
- Response Date (for this notice): March 25, 2026, 6:00 PM ET
- Published Date: March 10, 2026, 5:46 PM ET
Additional Notes
This is an advance notice to inform potential bidders of the upcoming opportunity. The primary point of contact is Adrian Stafford-Browne (adrian.j.stafford-browne@usace.army.mil).