FORT MYERS BEACH HARBOR, MAINTENANCE DREDGING LEE COUNTY, FLORIDA
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
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Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
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 previously awarded a contract under Solicitation Number W912EP25R0010 (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
Project work consists of maintenance dredging Fort Myers Beach Harbor, including the channel, wideners, and settling basin. Excavated material must be transported to and placed in the nearshore placement area. Incidental work includes environmental and water quality monitoring, and gopher tortoise relocation.
Contract & Timeline
- Contract Type: Firm-Fixed Price (FFP) Task Order under a Small Business Dredging MATOC Pool.
- Estimated Magnitude: Between $5,000,000.00 and $10,000,000.00.
- NAICS Code: 237990, Dredging and Surface Cleanup Activities (Small Business Size Standard: $37 million).
- Period of Performance: 210 calendar days after receipt of Notice to Proceed (NTP), with work commencing within 60 calendar days of NTP.
- RFP Issue Date: On or about April 8, 2026.
- Proposal Due Date: May 15, 2026, at 2:00 PM EDT.
- Published Date: May 14, 2026.
Eligibility / Set-Aside
This is a 100% Total Small Business Set-Aside. Proposals will only be considered from firms listed in the Group 1 Dredging MATOC Pool, specifically those awarded contracts under Solicitation Number W912EP25R0010. These include AGM Marine Contractors Inc., AHTNA Marine and Construction Company LLC, Atlantic and Gulf Dredging and Marine LLC, Coastal Dredging Co., Inc., Cottrell Contracting Corporation, Next Generation Logistics LLC, Southern Dredging Co, Inc., Southwind Corporation Corp., and Waterfront Property Services LLC Gator Services.
Submission & Evaluation
- Submission Method: Electronically via Procurement Integrated Enterprise Environment (PIEE).
- Evaluation Method: Lowest Price, Technically Acceptable (LPTA).
- Technical Acceptability Factors: Availability of Technically Acceptable Dredge(s) and Past Performance (no submission required for Past Performance).
- 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).
Key Dates & Contacts
- Pre-Bid Conference: April 24, 2026, at 10:00 AM EDT via Microsoft Teams. Confirm attendance by April 20, 2026, 1:00 PM EDT to Guesley.Leger@usace.army.mil and Timothy.G.Humphrey@usace.army.mil.
- Site Visit: A site visit was held on April 22, 2026, at 10:30 AM EDT.
- Technical Inquiries: Must be submitted via ProjNet (Bidder Inquiry Key: REMJ79-SXA7SQ). ProjNet closes on May 1, 2026, at 5:00 PM EDT.
- Primary Contact: Guesley Leger, GUESLEY.LEGER@USACE.ARMY.MIL, 904-232-3850.
- SAM Registration: Required for eligibility. Register as an interested vendor on SAM.gov to receive amendments.