Calcasieu River and Pass, Bar Channel Hopper Dredge Contract No. 5-2025, Cameron Parish, Louisiana. Specification No. OM25129
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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 Orleans District, is soliciting bids for a Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP) Invitation for Bid (IFB) contract for hopper dredging services in the Calcasieu River Bar Channel, Cameron Parish, Louisiana. This UNRESTRICTED opportunity, with an estimated magnitude between $5,000,000 and $10,000,000, requires the furnishing of a fully crewed and equipped self-propelled trailing suction type hopper dredge for shoal material removal. The solicitation (W912P825B0023) was issued on or about December 4, 2024, with the bid opening date to be set by amendment.
Scope of Work
The primary work involves furnishing one fully crewed and equipped self-propelled trailing suction type hopper dredge for the removal and satisfactory disposal of shoal material in the Calcasieu River Bar Channel. Work may also be required in other areas within the New Orleans District, as well as in the Galveston and Mobile Districts, or other necessary areas. All operations must comply with EM 385-1-1 "Corps of Engineers Safety and Health Requirements Manual."
Contract & Timeline
- Contract Type: Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP) Invitation for Bid (IFB)
- Estimated Magnitude: $5,000,000 to $10,000,000
- Set-Aside: UNRESTRICTED
- NAICS Code: 237990 (Construction Of Dredging Facilities)
- Solicitation Release: On or about December 4, 2024
- Bid Opening Date: To be set by amendment
- Period of Performance: To be determined by amendment
- Offer Acceptance Period: 60 calendar days
Submission & Evaluation
This procurement will be awarded to the responsible bidder presenting the lowest-priced responsive bid. Bidders must maintain an active registration in the System for Award Management (SAM) database at https://www.sam.gov to be eligible for award. A pre-award inspection of the dredge and attendant plant is required for the apparent low bidder. The solicitation and any subsequent amendments will be available free of charge by electronic posting only on SAM.gov.
Contact Information
For inquiries, contact Francesca E. deBoer, Contract Specialist, at Francesca.E.deBoer@usace.army.mil or (504) 862-1604.