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.
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- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
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Quick Summary
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Philadelphia District, intends to award a firm fixed-price contract for Maintenance Dredging in the Delaware River, Philadelphia to Trenton. This project involves significant sediment removal to maintain navigation channels. Proposals are due May 22, 2026, at 5:00 PM EST.
Scope of Work
The base contract work includes maintenance dredging of approximately 500,000 cubic yards of sediment from the Delaware River's main navigation channel, specifically between Newbold Range (Station 124+700) and Cochran Range (Station 150+000). Dredged material will be placed into the Biles Island Disposal Area in Falls Township, PA. Dredging is required to a depth of 24 feet MLLW (Datum) plus 1 foot allowable overdepth.
An option exists for dredging approximately 70,000 cubic yards of material from the Fairless Turning Basin, with placement at the Money Island Disposal Area, also in Falls Township, PA. Dredging in the basin will be required to a depth of 41 feet MLLW (Datum) plus 1 foot allowable overdepth.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Firm Fixed-Price Contract
- Magnitude: Between $10,000,000 and $25,000,000
- NAICS Code: 237990, DREDGING AND SURFACE CLEANUP ACTIVITIES (Size Standard: $37.0M)
- Set-Aside: None specified
- Period of Performance: 240 calendar days from Notice to Proceed (NTP). All dredging must be completed by March 15, 2027, due to environmental restrictions.
- Response Due: May 22, 2026, 5:00 PM EST
- Published Date: April 22, 2026
Additional Notes
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