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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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), Vicksburg District, has issued an Invitation for Bids (IFB) Solicitation Number W912EE26BA002 for the Lease of One Cutterhead, Hydraulic Pipeline Dredge. This unrestricted procurement is for construction and maintenance dredging within the JBJ Waterway of the Vicksburg District. Bids are due March 26, 2026, at 2:00 PM Central Time.
Scope of Work
This opportunity requires furnishing, delivering, and operating one (1) 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. The dredge must be capable of:
- Digging material to a depth of 40 feet below the water surface without exceeding a ladder angle of 45 degrees.
- Making a 200-foot bottom width cut in a single pass at a 40-foot water depth without exceeding a swing angle of 45 degrees.
- Holding its position with spuds in currents up to 7 feet per second, with spuds capable of at least 10 feet of vertical movement.
- Starting work and operating efficiently in 10 feet of depth and permitting passage of other vessels in a 150-foot wide channel.
- A check (flap) valve in the discharge line near the pump.
Contract Details
- Type: Firm Fixed-Price Construction Contract (IFB)
- 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), Size Standard: $37 Million
- PSC: Z1KF (Maintenance Of Dredging Facilities)
Submission & Evaluation
- Bids Due: March 26, 2026, 2:00 PM Central Time.
- Evaluation: Award will be based on the lowest responsive, responsible bidder.
- Requirements: Bidders must have and maintain an active registration in SAM.gov. A Bid Guarantee is required. Specific forms such as SF-1442, Bidding Schedule, Bidder Representations and Certifications, and a Plant Characteristics Sheet must be completed and submitted.
- Inquiries: Technical inquiries and questions should be submitted via Bidder Inquiry in ProjNet at www.projnet.org.
Additional Notes
Official plans and specifications are available on SAM.gov. Bidders are encouraged to check SAM.gov frequently for amendments. The EM 385-1-1 "Corps of Engineers Safety and Health Requirements Manual" applies to all work. This requirement was consolidated to improve efficiency and reduce costs, with an estimated $6,035,000 in labor savings.