Contingency - Lease of One Cutterhead, Hydraulic Pipeline Dredge (Not Less Than 24-Inch Diameter) Fully Operated with Attendant Plant and Personnel, and with a Draft not to Exceed 9 Feet, for Construction and Maintenance Dredging - JBJ Waterway
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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.
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- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
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Quick Summary
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Vicksburg District, has issued an Invitation for Bids (IFB), Solicitation Number W912EE26BA002, for the lease and operation of one cutterhead, hydraulic pipeline dredge for construction and maintenance dredging within the Vicksburg District – JBJ Waterway. This is an Unrestricted procurement. Bids are due April 9, 2026, at 2:00 PM CDT.
Scope of Work
The requirement is for the furnishing, delivery, and operation of one cutterhead, hydraulic pipeline dredge (not less than 24-inch diameter), fully operated with attendant plant and personnel. The dredge must have a draft not to exceed 9 feet and be capable of construction and maintenance dredging. Key technical specifications include:
- Digging material to a depth of 40 feet below water surface without exceeding a 45-degree ladder angle.
- Making a 200-foot bottom width cut in a single pass at 40-foot depth without exceeding a 45-degree swing angle.
- Spuds capable of holding the dredge in place in currents up to 7 feet per second and providing at least 10 feet of vertical movement.
- Efficient operation in 10 feet of depth and designed to permit passage of other vessels in a 150-foot wide channel.
- A check (flap) valve on the discharge line near the pump.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Firm Fixed-Price Construction Contract.
- Estimated Value: Between $5 Million and $10 Million.
- Period of Performance: 365 Calendar Days from the date of the Notice to Proceed.
- Set-Aside: Unrestricted.
- NAICS Code: 237990 (Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction, Dredging and Surface Cleanup Activities) with a $37 Million size standard.
- PSC: Z1KF (Maintenance Of Dredging Facilities).
- Place of Performance: Vicksburg, MS.
Submission & Evaluation
- Bid Opening Date: April 9, 2026, at 2:00 PM CDT.
- Evaluation: Bids will be evaluated based on the lowest price submitted from a responsive, responsible bidder.
- Required Documents: Bidders must submit SF-1442, Bidding Schedule, Bidder Representations and Certifications, and a Plant Characteristics Sheet with their bid. A Bid Guarantee is also required.
- Registration: Bidders must have and maintain an active registration in SAM.gov, including the relevant NAICS code. Joint Ventures must also be registered.
Additional Notes
This procurement was justified for consolidation to improve efficiency and achieve cost savings, estimated at $6,035,000 in labor savings and reduced acquisition cycle time. The EM 385-1-1 "Corps of Engineers Safety and Health Requirements Manual" applies to all work. Official plans and specifications are available on SAM.gov. Technical inquiries should be submitted via Bidder Inquiry in ProjNet at www.projnet.org.