DREDGING AND SEDIMENT DISPOSAL AT SAN FRANCISCO BAY AREA; THREE (3) LOCATIONS - FY 2026

Specifications

This document provides the specifications for a maintenance dredge project at the U.S. Coast Guard Station Vallejo, California. The primary objective is to remove and dispose of approximately 10,386 cubic yards of sediment from the authorized dredge footprint.

• Dredging and Disposal: Removal of sediment to a design depth of -10 feet MLLW with a 2-foot overdepth allowance. Dredged material must be disposed of according to specific guidelines:

  • In-Bay disposal: Limited to 20% of total volume (e.g., Carquinez Straight Disposal Site).
  • Beneficial Reuse Sites: Minimum of 62% of total volume (e.g., Cullinan Ranch, Montezuma Wetlands).
  • Remaining volume: Approved ocean or upland disposal.

• Dredge Operations Plan (DOP): A detailed plan must be submitted within 30 days of award, covering equipment, personnel, environmental controls, transport, disposal locations, and safety measures. Dredging can commence 60 days after DOP submittal and approval.

• Surveys: Pre-dredge and post-dredge hydrographic surveys are required, performed by a certified surveyor, to determine the final volume for payment.

• Floating Dock Removal/Reinstallation: Temporary removal and reinstallation of existing Jet Docks and a concrete floating dock are required as an option bid item.

• Contract Type: Not specified in this document.

• Period of Performance: Dredging is scheduled to start 60 days after DOP approval. Specific completion dates are detailed in the submittal register.

• Estimated Value: Not specified in this document.

• Submittals: Various submittals are required, including a Kick Off Meeting, Contractor's Daily Report, Contractor Security Requirements, Temporary Removal Plan, Dredge Operations Plan, Solid Debris Management Plan, Hydrographic Surveys, and a Post Dredge Project Report. A detailed submittal register is provided.

• Evaluation: Not specified in this document.

• Key Deadlines:

  • DOP: NLT 30 days after award.
  • Pre-dredge survey: NLT 30 days after award.
  • Dredging start: NLT 60 days after DOP approval.
  • Post-dredge survey: NLT 5 days post-dredge.
  • Post Dredge Project Report: NLT 30 days post-dredge.

• Not specified in this document.

• The project is located at Coast Guard Station Vallejo, California.

• Strict adherence to environmental regulations, safety standards (OSHA, EM 385-1-1), and permit conditions is required.

• The contractor must coordinate with the USCG Station Vallejo Command and other relevant authorities.

• Work hours are generally Monday-Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM, unless otherwise approved.

• Hazardous material identification and safety data sheets (SDS) are required.

• The contractor is responsible for all waste disposal and site cleanup.

Sources Sought / Request for Information

This notice is issued by the U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) Civil Engineering Unit (CEU), Oakland, CA, for market research purposes to identify sources capable of providing dredging and sediment disposal services at three (3) USCG San Francisco Bay Area locations in FY 2026. The government is seeking to determine if capable sources exist, if commercial items are available, and to understand commercial practices in this sector. This notice is not a solicitation, and the government is not obligated to award a contract.

• Dredging and Sediment Disposal: Services required for three distinct locations:

  1. Sector San Francisco-Yerba Buena Island, CA: Dredging of small boat basin, transition, and pier areas. Material to be transported by scow or tugboat for disposal at Alcatraz Island Dredged Material Disposal Site (SF-11) or an authorized upland location. In-water work must be completed between June 1 and November 30, 2026.
  2. Station Golden Gate Horseshoe Cove-Sausalito, CA: Dredge and dispose of up to 6,000 cubic yards (cy) of sediment. Material to be removed by mechanical dredge and transported by barge for disposal at Alcatraz Island Dredged Material Disposal Site (SF-11), a permitted beneficial reuse site, or an authorized upland location. In-water work must be completed between June 1 and October 31, 2026.
  3. Station Vallejo-Solano County, CA: Dredge and dispose of approximately 10,386 cubic yards (cy) of sediment. Material to be removed by mechanical clamshell dredge and transported by barge for disposal at Alcatraz Island Dredged Material Disposal Site (SF-9), a permitted beneficial reuse site, or an authorized upland location. In-water work must be completed between August 1 and November 30, 2026.

• Pre-Dredge Survey & Operations Plan: Contractor must mobilize for hydrographic surveys and produce a Dredge Operations Plan (DOP) within 30 days of award.

• Permit Compliance: Adherence to requirements and best practices identified in attached permits to minimize impacts on federally listed species and protected habitat.

• NAICS Code: 237990 (Dredging and Surface Cleanup Vessels)

• Size Standard: $45 Million annually

• Response Deadline: No later than 06:00 PM PST on Thursday, June 25, 2026.

• Submission Method: Via E-mail to vincent.yee@uscg.mil AND guiljohn.alcantara@uscg.mil.

• Required Information:

  1. Company Name, Address, SAM UEI Number.
  2. Point of Contact (POC), Email, Phone Number.
  3. Company's Business Size (8(a), HUBZone, SDVOSBC, VOSBC, EDWOSB, WOSBC, Small Business, Large Business).
  4. Documentation verifying Small Business Certification (as applicable).
  5. Statement on how the company will perform the work and intent to submit a proposal if a solicitation is issued.
  6. Past Performance Information (documented evidence of similar work, including contract numbers, project titles, dollar amounts, POCs).

Information is requested from all capable sources. Set-aside decisions may be based on market research results. Specific documentation is required for various small business categories (8(a), HUBZone, SDVOSBC, VOSBC, EDWOSB, WOSBC).

• This is a market research notice only and does not constitute a Request for Proposal/Quotation.
• Responses will not be considered adequate responses to any resultant solicitation.
• Interested parties should register in the System for Award Management (SAM) at www.sam.gov.
• The government reserves the right to use any information provided for any purpose deemed necessary and legally appropriate.

Specifications

This document provides the specifications for a maintenance dredge at the Coast Guard Sector San Francisco, Yerba Buena Island, San Francisco, California. The project involves dredging and disposing of sediment from the SF small boat basin, transition, and pier areas.

• Dredge approximately 23,000 cubic yards (cy) of sediment from the SF small boat basin area.

• Mobilize for pre-dredge eelgrass and hydrographic surveys.

• Produce a Dredge Operations Plan (DOP) within 30 days of award.

• Begin dredging upon receipt of notice to proceed following DOP approval.

• Dispose of dredged material at approved sites: minimum 50% to beneficial reuse sites (e.g., Montezuma Wetlands Restoration Project, Cullinan Ranch Restoration Project), up to 20% to In-Bay disposal sites (e.g., Alcatraz Disposal Site), and the remainder to approved ocean disposal sites (e.g., SF Deep Ocean Disposal Site).

• Dredge by mechanical clamshell to permitted design depths, with a 2-foot over-depth allowance.

• Conduct pre-dredge and post-dredge hydrographic and eelgrass surveys.

• Remove and store existing floating Jet Dock system (Option Bid Item #1).

• Contract type and estimated value are not specified in this document.

• Period of performance is not explicitly stated but implies a duration for dredging and associated activities.

• A Dredge Operations Plan (DOP) is required within 30 days of award and must be approved by the Corps prior to initiating work.

• Submittals include, but are not limited to, Kick Off Meeting, Contractor's Daily Report, Contractor Security Requirements, Eelgrass Surveys, Dredge Operations Plan, Hydrographic Surveys, and Post Dredge Project Report.

• Payment is based on the contract unit price per cubic yard of acceptable dredging, determined by comparing pre- and post-dredge surveys.

• Not specified in this document.

• The work must be completed during the in-water work window of June 1 to November 30.

• Environmental permits and protection requirements are detailed, including measures for turbidity monitoring, silt curtains, and eelgrass protection.

• Contractors must comply with all applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations regarding safety, health, and environmental protection.

• Security requirements for on-site personnel are detailed, including identification and access protocols.

Specifications

This document provides the specifications for a maintenance dredge at the U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) Station Golden Gate in Sausalito, California. The project involves dredging and disposing of approximately 6,000 cubic yards (cy) of sediment from the authorized dredge footprint.

• Dredging Volume: Approximately 6,000 cy of sediment.

• Dredge Footprint: Approximately 0.73-acre area.

• Disposal: Dredged material to be transported by barge for permanent disposal. Options include in-Bay sites (limited to 20%), permitted beneficial reuse sites (minimum 62%), or approved ocean sites.

• In-Water Work Window (IWWW): June 1 to October 31 to minimize impacts on protected fish species.

• Surveys: Pre-dredge and post-dredge hydrographic and eelgrass surveys are required.

• Dredge Operations Plan (DOP): Must be submitted within 30 days of award and approved before dredging begins.

• Environmental Compliance: Adherence to all applicable federal, state, and local environmental laws and regulations, including permits for the Clean Water Act, Coastal Zone Management Act, Endangered Species Act, etc.

• Safety: Compliance with OSHA standards and specific requirements for working over or near water.

• Cleanup: The work area must be kept clean, and all waste materials must be disposed of legally off-site.

• Contract Type: Not specified in this document.

• Period of Performance: Not specified in this document.

• Estimated Value: Not specified in this document.

• Submittals: A detailed submittal register is provided, outlining required documents such as the Kick Off Meeting, Contractor's Daily Report, Dredge Operations Plan, survey reports, and post-dredge project report, with specific due dates.

• Evaluation: Not detailed in this document.

• Not specified in this document.

• The document references several attached documents and permits that bidders must consult.

• Option Bid Item #1 for a silt curtain is mentioned, contingent on post-dredge survey evaluation.

• Artificial debris encountered during dredging must be removed and disposed of by the contractor.