Calcasieu River and Pass, Bar Channel Hopper Dredge Contract No. 3-2025, Cameron Parish, Louisiana. Specification Nos. OM25127
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Qualification Details
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, New Orleans District, is soliciting bids for the Calcasieu River and Pass, Bar Channel Hopper Dredge Contract No. 3-2025 (W912P825B0021) in Cameron Parish, Louisiana. This UNRESTRICTED Invitation for Bid (IFB) seeks a contractor to provide a fully crewed and equipped self-propelled trailing suction type hopper dredge for shoal material removal and disposal. The estimated value of this firm fixed-price contract is between $5,000,000 and $10,000,000. The solicitation 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 a fully crewed and equipped self-propelled trailing suction type hopper dredge for the removal and satisfactory disposal of shoal material within the Calcasieu River Bar Channel. Work may also be required in other areas of the New Orleans District, as well as potentially in the Galveston and Mobile Districts. Contractors must ensure compliance with EM 385-1-1 "Corps of Engineers Safety and Occupational Health Requirements." Mobilization is required within 10 calendar days, with the overall completion period being negotiable.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Invitation for Bid (IFB), Firm Fixed-Price (FFP)
- Estimated Value: $5,000,000 to $10,000,000
- Set-Aside: UNRESTRICTED
- NAICS Code: 237990 (Dredging and Surface Mine Construction)
- Small Business Size Standard: $37,000,000.00
- Offer Guarantee: Required
Submission & Evaluation
Bids must be submitted as sealed bids. The award will be made to the responsible bidder presenting the lowest-priced responsive bid. Prospective contractors must maintain an active registration in the System for Award Management (SAM) database at https://www.sam.gov to be eligible for award. An offer guarantee is required.
Key Dates & Contacts
- Solicitation Issued: On or about December 4, 2024
- Bid Opening Date: To be set by amendment
- Contact: Angela C. Day, Contract Specialist
- Email: Angela.C.Day@usace.army.mil
- Phone: (504) 862-1156