Construction Services for Maintenance Dredging of Isle au Haut Thoroughfare, Isle au Haut, Maine Federal Navigation Project
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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 England District, is conducting a Sources Sought for Construction Services for Maintenance Dredging of the Isle au Haut Thoroughfare Federal Navigation Project in Isle au Haut, Maine. This market research aims to identify qualified firms for an upcoming project estimated between $1M and $5M. Responses are due April 17, 2026.
Project Scope
The project involves mechanically dredging approximately 3,355 cubic yards of shoaled material (coarse sand, gravel, cobbles, small boulders) from the Isle au Haut Thoroughfare. The dredging will achieve an authorized depth of -6 feet MLLW, plus 1-foot advance maintenance and an additional 1-foot allowable overdepth. Dredged material will be placed at the Flake Island Disposal Site, approximately 1 nautical mile northwest of the project area, benefiting juvenile lobster and cod habitat. The allowable dredging window is September 15 to April 1 to avoid environmental impacts, requiring a production rate of 4,000 cubic yards per 30 calendar days.
Contractor Requirements
Interested firms must demonstrate experience within the last ten years in:
- Mechanical dredging in tidal waters at depths of 6 feet or more, with a minimum production rate of 4,000 cubic yards in a 30-day period.
- Placement of dredged material at an open water site during the fall/winter/spring months (September through March). All work must comply with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Safety and Health Requirements Manual (EM 385-1-1).
Contract & Timeline
- Opportunity Type: Sources Sought
- NAICS Code: 237990 (Construction Services) with a Size Standard of $37M.
- Estimated Cost: $1,000,000.00 to $5,000,000.00
- Set-Aside: None specified (seeking both small and large businesses)
- Anticipated Solicitation Issue: Fall 2026
- Estimated Construction Period: Fall 2026 / Winter 2027 (1-4 weeks)
- Response Due: April 17, 2026
- Published: March 17, 2026
Submission Instructions
Firms should submit a capabilities package (limited to 20 pages) including:
- Business classification (e.g., HUBZone).
- Type of equipment to be utilized.
- Qualifications and specific examples (two projects within 10 years) demonstrating required experience.
- Subcontractor details (if any), including their experience.
- Point of Contact and phone number for each project example.
- Proof of bonding capability. Responses should be emailed to Kayla.Gonsalves@usace.army.mil. This is for information purposes only and is not a request for proposal. Contractors must be registered in SAM.gov to bid on the future project.