Dredging of Los Angeles River Estuary and Port of Long Beach (Los Angeles County, CA)
Overview
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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 (USACE), Los Angeles District, is conducting a Sources Sought market survey to identify qualified Total Small Business firms for dredging services at the Los Angeles River Estuary (LARE) and Port of Long Beach (POLB) in Los Angeles County, CA. This notice is for preliminary planning purposes only; no contract will be awarded from it. Responses are due by April 24, 2026, at 2:00 PM PDT.
Scope of Work
This project involves dredging an estimated 500,000 cubic yards (CY) of material from federal navigation channels in San Pedro Bay, specifically the Approach Channel at POLB and the LARE leading to Queensway Marina. POLB design channel depths are -76 ft MLLW, and LARE channel depths are up to -25 ft MLLW. Dredged material disposal will be either upland, nearshore, or at an EPA-approved ocean disposal site. While electric dredging is preferred, it is not a strict requirement, provided air quality permits are obtained.
Minimum Equipment Required: Dredge equipment (Clamshell and Scows). Minimum Capabilities Required: Successful comparable work experience in dredging to -76 feet MLLW, ocean or nearshore placement, and proven experience in open ocean environments.
Contract & Timeline
- Opportunity Type: Sources Sought (Market Survey)
- Estimated Magnitude: Between $5,000,000 and $10,000,000
- Estimated Performance Period: 180 calendar days
- Set-Aside: 100% Total Small Business Set-Aside
- NAICS Code: 237990 (Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction), with a $45,000,000 small business size standard.
- Response Due: April 24, 2026, 2:00 PM PDT
- Published: April 3, 2026
Evaluation
This is a market survey to gain knowledge of the construction industry's experience and qualifications, ensuring adequate competition among potential contractors. Responses will not be notified of evaluation results.
Submission Requirements
Interested prime contractors must submit a document (limited to 8 pages) addressing:
- Offeror's name, address, points of contact (phone, email).
- Business size/classification (Small Business, Hubzone, SDVOSB, 8(a)) and NAICS code.
- Bonding capability (single and aggregate construction bonding levels, current available capacity).
- Description of capability to perform the project, including prior dredging experience, subcontractor management, environmental/construction permit compliance (especially California), and capacity with other ongoing contracts.
- Past performance/experience on up to three comparable projects (complete or 50% complete within the last six years), detailing the Offeror's role and contract value.
Submissions should be emailed to Michael.G.Robinson@usace.army.mil.
Additional Notes
All interested firms must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) to be eligible for future Government contracts. Questions regarding submissions should be directed to Michael Robinson or Ashley Powell. Personal visits or calls discussing this announcement will not be scheduled or replied to.
Primary Contact: Michael G. Robinson (Michael.G.Robinson@usace.army.mil, 213-452-3311) Secondary Contact: Ashley Powell (ashley.s.powell@usace.army.mil)