Cedar Island Keaton Beach Maintenance Dredging Project, Taylor County, Florida
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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), Jacksonville District, is conducting market research through this Request for Information (RFI) for the anticipated maintenance dredging of the Cedar Island Keaton Beach Federal Navigation Project in Taylor County, Florida. This RFI seeks industry input on potential means and methods for dredging, dewatering, and rehandling dredged material for off-site disposal. Responses are due by April 3, 2026, at 4:00 PM EDT.
Project Scope
The project involves maintenance dredging a shallow draft navigation channel to a 50-foot width and a required depth of -5.0 feet Mean Lower Low Water (MLLW), plus 1 foot of allowable overdepth. The estimated dredge volume is approximately 15,000 cubic yards. Dredged material will be disposed of at a suitable state-approved upland disposal area, with potential hauling distances ranging from 5 to 60 miles.
Information Requested
USACE is seeking information on:
- Company Details: Name, address, UEI, CAGE code, point of contact, business size, and socio-economic classifications (under NAICS Code 237990).
- Dewatering & Rehandling Methods: Proposed methods for dewatering and rehandling dredged material for truck transport, considering project locations and shallow channel depths.
- Minimum Upland Footprint: Estimated minimum upland footprint (acres/dimensions) required for dewatering and rehandling, including primary components (e.g., dewatering cells, water treatment, equipment staging).
- Anticipated Equipment: Type and size of dredging, dewatering, and material handling equipment.
- Relevant Experience: Brief descriptions of 2-3 similar shallow draft navigation projects completed within the last 10 years, demonstrating experience with dredging, material dewatering, and off-site hauling.
Submission Instructions
- Response Due Date: April 3, 2026, by 4:00 PM EDT.
- Submission Format: Electronically via email, limited to a maximum of 10 pages (8.5" x 11"). Marketing materials are not requested.
- Submit To: Nicole Batista-Cruz (Nicole.Batista-Cruz@usace.army.mil) and Ruth C. Rodriguez (Ruth.C.Rodriguez@usace.army.mil).
- Subject Line: "RFI Response: Keaton Beach Dredging - [Your Company Name]".
Important Notes
This is NOT a solicitation for proposals, and no contract will be awarded from this RFI. The Government will not pay for response expenses. Do not submit proprietary or business confidential data. All information is voluntary and will be used for preliminary planning and acquisition strategy development only. All submissions become Government property and will not be returned. There is no set-aside specified for this RFI.