Hazard to Navigation Removal & Disposal, Portland Harbor, Maine
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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
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, New England District plans to issue an Unrestricted Invitation for Bids (IFB) for the Removal and Disposal of a Hazard to Navigation in the Federal Navigation Project at Portland Harbor, Maine. This presolicitation outlines the requirement to remove a submerged wooden wharf pile obstructing the channel. The solicitation is anticipated to be available on or about mid-April 2026.
Scope of Work
The successful bidder will be responsible for providing all personnel, labor, materials, and floating plant necessary to remove and dispose of a submerged obstruction in the Federal Navigation Project (FNP) at Portland Harbor, Maine. The obstruction is identified as an approximately 32-foot long, 2-foot diameter wooden wharf piling, located approximately 240 feet off Holyoke Wharf at position 43° 38 55.22N, 070° 15 15.96W, within the 35-foot deep Fore River channel. The pile extends above the channel bottom at elevation -30.8 feet below Mean Lower Low Water (MLLW). The primary objective is to remove the pile in its entirety. If full removal is not feasible, removing the portion above the mudline and below -35.5 feet MLLW or deeper is acceptable. Photo verification and post-removal hydrographic surveys will be required for acceptance. All work, including underwater diving, must comply with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Safety and Health Requirements Manual (EM 385-1-1, 15 March 2024 Version) and all Federal, State, and local requirements.
Contract Details
- Opportunity Type: Presolicitation (Invitation for Bids to follow)
- Set-Aside: Unrestricted
- NAICS Code: 237990 (Dredging and Other Construction, with a $45M size standard)
- Estimated Cost: $100,000 to $250,000
- Place of Performance: Portland Harbor, Portland, Maine
- Completion Timeline: Construction expected to take approximately 2 days, with overall completion required no later than 90 days from the Notice to Proceed.
Key Dates & Submission
- Solicitation Release: On or about mid-April 2026
- Submission Method: Bids will be accepted online via SAM.gov once the solicitation is posted. No telephonic, mailed, or faxed requests for hard copies will be accepted.
- Published Date: March 24, 2026
Contact Information
- Contract Specialist: Ann Adley
- Email: ann.m.adley@usace.army.mil
- Phone: 978-318-8255