FORT MYERS BEACH HARBOR, MAINTENANCE DREDGING LEE COUNTY, FLORIDA

SOL #: GROUP1-26-R-J002Solicitation

Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSE

Dept Of The Army

W074 ENDIST JACKSNVLLE

JACKSONVILLE, FL, 32207-0019, United States

Place of Performance

Fort Myers Beach, FL

NAICS

Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction (237990)

PSC

Maintenance Of Dredging Facilities (Z1KF)

Set Aside

Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5) (SBA)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/01fc92877f6645b18193ce51a1465542/view

Timeline

Posted

Mar 31, 2026

Last Updated

May 14, 2026

Submission Deadline

May 15, 2026, 6:00 PM

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), Jacksonville District, is soliciting proposals for Maintenance Dredging of Fort Myers Beach Harbor in Lee County, Florida. This opportunity is a Total Small Business Set-Aside and is restricted to contractors within the Group 1 Dredging MATOC Pool. The project involves dredging the channel, wideners, and settling basin, with excavated material placed in a nearshore area. Proposals are due May 15, 2026, at 2:00 PM EDT.

Scope of Work

The project requires maintenance dredging of Fort Myers Beach Harbor, encompassing the channel, wideners, and settling basin. Excavated material must be transported to and placed in a designated nearshore placement area. Incidental work includes environmental and water quality monitoring, and gopher tortoise relocation.

Contract Details

Contract Type: Firm-Fixed Price (FFP) Task Order under a Small Business Dredging MATOC.
Estimated Value: Between $5,000,000.00 and $10,000,000.00.
NAICS Code: 237990 (Dredging and Surface Cleanup Activities), with a Small Business Size Standard of $37.0 million.
Set-Aside: 100% Total Small Business Set-Aside.
Period of Performance: 210 calendar days after receipt of Notice to Proceed (NTP), consisting of 140 days for Base work and 70 days for Option A. Work must commence within 60 calendar days of NTP.
Option: The Government may exercise an option for increased quantity by September 30, 2026.
Liquidated Damages: $1,277.00 per calendar day of delay.
Bid Guarantee: 20% of bid price or $3,000,000.00, whichever is less (electronic submission required).

Submission & Evaluation

Proposals will only be considered from firms awarded a contract under Solicitation Number W912EP25R0010, specifically those in the Group 1 Dredging MATOC Pool. Submissions must be made electronically via the Procurement Integrated Enterprise Environment (PIEE).

Proposal Due Date: May 15, 2026, at 2:00 PM EDT.
Evaluation Method: Lowest Price, Technically Acceptable (LPTA).
Technical Acceptability Factors:
- Factor 1: Availability of Technically Acceptable Dredge(s).
- Factor 2: Past Performance (No Submission Requirement).
- Factor 3: Price.

Key Dates & Contacts

RFP Issued: On or about April 8, 2026.
Pre-Bid Conference: April 29, 2026, at 10:00 AM EDT (teleconference). RSVP by April 20, 2026, 1:00 PM EDT.
Site Visit: Held on April 22, 2026, at 10:30 AM EDT.
Technical Inquiries (ProjNet): Closes May 1, 2026, at 5:00 PM EDT. Bidder Inquiry Key: REMJ79-SXA7SQ.
Primary Contact: Guesley Leger, GUESLEY.LEGER@USACE.ARMY.MIL, 904-232-3850.