Maintenance Dredging, Delaware River, Philadelphia to Trenton
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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
This notice is Amendment 0001 to Solicitation W912BU26BA007 for Maintenance Dredging of the Delaware River, Philadelphia to Trenton main navigation channel. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Philadelphia District, sought bids for this firm fixed-price contract, with proposals having been opened on May 22, 2026. This amendment provides answers to Requests for Information (RFIs) and updates several regulatory clauses and technical specifications.
Scope of Work
The base contract involves maintenance dredging of approximately 500,000 cubic yards of sediment from the Delaware River, Philadelphia to Trenton main navigation channel, specifically between Newbold Range and Cochran Range. Work includes mechanical dredging and placement of material into the Biles Island Disposal Area in Falls Township, PA, to a depth of 24 feet MLLW plus 1 foot allowable overdepth. An option exists for dredging approximately 70,000 cubic yards from the Fairless Turning Basin, with placement at the Money Island Disposal Area, to a depth of 41 feet MLLW plus 1 foot allowable overdepth.
Amendment Details
Amendment 0001 addresses submitted RFIs and introduces several updates:
- DFARS 252.236-7001 is updated to include XYZ data.
- Specification Section 3520 23, Appendix B41, W912BU26BA007-DWG_AM0001.pdf, and Plan Sheet C-401 are revised.
- FAR 52.222-90 (Addressing DEI Discrimination by Federal Contractors) is added.
- FAR 52.219-9 (Small Business Subcontracting Plan) is added.
- FAR Provision 52.252-3 (Alterations in Solicitation) is updated.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Firm Fixed-Price Contract
- Magnitude: Between $10,000,000 and $25,000,000
- NAICS: 237990 (Dredging and Surface Cleanup Activities), Size Standard $37.0M
- Period of Performance: 240 calendar days from Notice to Proceed (NTP), with all dredging to be completed by March 15, 2027, due to environmental restrictions.
- Original Bid Due/Opened: May 22, 2026, at 5:00 PM ET.
- Published (Amendment): May 26, 2026.
Submission & Registration
Bids were required to be submitted via the PIEE Solicitation Module. Bidders must be registered in SAM.gov and PIEE.
Additional Notes
This opportunity is managed by the Department of the Army, W2SD ENDIST PHILADELPHIA. Potential bidders were responsible for monitoring SAM.gov for all amendments and updates.