FY24 Alpena Harbor Maintenance Dredging
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) Detroit District is seeking contractors for the FY24 Alpena Harbor Maintenance Dredging project in Alpena, Michigan. This is an Invitation for Bid (IFB), 100% set-aside for small businesses. Proposals are due February 17, 2026, at 2 PM EST.
Scope of Work
The project involves mobilizing a dredge to Alpena Harbor, performing maintenance dredging between specified upstream and downstream limits, and placing the dredged material at the Holcim site in Alpena, MI. All dredging and material placement must be conducted using mechanical methods. Demobilization is required upon completion of the dredging work.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Invitation for Bid (IFB)
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (100%)
- NAICS: 237990 (Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction - Dredging Exception)
- Size Standard: $37 million (dredging)
- Bid Bond: Required
- Proposal Due: February 17, 2026, at 2 PM EST
- Published: January 22, 2026 (Amendment 0001)
Additional Notes
Amendment 0001 adds Davis Bacon Wage Determination MI20260042 for Alpena County, MI. Hard copy documents will not be supplied by the Government. Vendors are strongly encouraged to review the Interested Vendors List on SAM.gov. Contractors must register their firm at www.sam.gov to conduct business with the Federal Government. Information regarding USACE processes for equitable adjustments can be found on their website.