Houma Navigation Canal, Terrebonne Bay and Cat Island Pass, LA, Maintenance Dredging #24-2, Terrebonne Parish, Louisiana. ED 23-032

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This document is an Abstract of Offers for Solicitation Number W912P826BA014, related to Maintenance Dredging #24-2 for the Houma Navigation Canal, Terrebonne Bay, and Cat Island Pass, Louisiana. The solicitation was issued on February 15, 2026, and opened on February 23, 2026.

The offers detail pricing for various dredging activities, including:

• Mobilization and Demobilization
• Dredging of specific sections of Terrebonne Bay (first 747,000 CY and subsequent CY)
• Optional Dredging 1 (first 366,000 CY and subsequent CY)
• Additional Mobilization and Demobilization
• Optional Dredging 2 (first 44,000 CY and subsequent CY)
• Optional Dredging 3 (first 299,000 CY and subsequent CY) for Cat Island Pass.

The Government Estimate (IGE Amount) for this project is $16,209,220.00.

This document presents the offers received from five contractors:

1. Orion Marine Construction, Inc. (Houston, TX) - $7,999,000.00
2. Manson Construction Co. (Seattle, WA) - $10,679,700.00
3. Mike Hooks, L.L.C (Westlake, LA) - $13,371,620.00
4. Crosby Dredging, LLC (Galliano, LA) - $9,993,670.00
5. Weeks Marine, Inc. (Covington, LA) - $15,545,500.00

Each offer includes bid security of 20% and acknowledges amendments.

Not specified in this document.

This abstract lists the offers received and their respective prices for the described dredging work. The document indicates that two amendments were issued for this solicitation.

Amendment / Modification

This amendment modifies the solicitation W912P826BA014.

Section 00 7200 - General Conditions

Clauses Added:

• 52.204-21 Basic Safeguarding of Covered Contractor Information Systems (Effective Nov 2021)
• 52.233-1 Disputes (Effective May 2014)
• 52.233-4 Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim (Effective Oct 2004)
• 52.236-7 Permits and Responsibilities (Effective Nov 1991)
• 52.249-2 Termination for Convenience of the Government (Fixed-Price) (Alternate I) (Effective Apr 2012, Variation Effective Sep 1996)

Clauses Deleted:

• 52.246-21 Warranty of Construction (Effective Mar 1994)

This amendment revises clauses within the solicitation. Bidders should review the updated clauses to ensure compliance with the latest requirements. No changes to proposal deadlines or evaluation factors are explicitly stated in this amendment.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This solicitation, IFB NO. W912P824B0005, is for maintenance dredging (#24-2) of the Houma Navigation Canal, Terrebonne Bay, and Cat Island Pass in Terrebonne Parish, Louisiana. The work involves the removal and disposal of shoal material from within the canal channel limits as shown on the contract drawings. Disposal of dredged material will be into single point discharge locations adjacent to the channel. No dike work is included.

• Removal and disposal of shoal material from the Houma Navigation Canal channel.

• Disposal of dredged material into designated single point discharge locations.

• Work must be performed in accordance with EM 385-1-1 "Corps of Engineers Safety and Health Requirements Manual", dated November 2014.

• Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price.

• Period of Performance: 10 calendar days to begin performance after notice to proceed, and 160 calendar days to complete the work.

• Estimated Value: Not explicitly stated, but wage rates will be incorporated by amendment.

• Proposals or quotes are due by a date and time to be established by amendment.

• Sealed offers must be submitted in original and 0 copies.

• Offer guarantee is required.

• Offers providing less than 60 calendar days for Government acceptance will be rejected.

• Bid Opening: To be established by future amendment. Audio Teleconference Bid Opening Information will be provided on SAM.GOV.

• Evaluation Criteria: Not explicitly detailed in this document, but will be based on the solicitation and its attachments.

• This is an UNRESTRICTED procurement.

• Small Business Program Target Percentages for FY2024 are provided: Small Business (SB) 50%, Small Disadvantaged Business (SDB) 25%, Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB/EDWOSB) 3%, HUBZone Small Business (HUBZone) 10%, Service-Disabled Veteran Small Business (SDVOSB) 12%.

• Prospective contractors must register in the System for Award Management (SAM) at https://www.sam.gov.

• Bidders are cautioned to allow sufficient time for delays when delivering hand-carried bids.

• Wage Rates have been requested from DOL and will be incorporated by amendment.

• Inquiries regarding the solicitation should be directed to Taylor Brandon, Contract Specialist, via email at TAYLOR.H.BRANDON@USACE.ARMY.MIL or phone (504) 862-1009. Collect calls are not accepted. Questions should be sent via email for prompt response.

Amendment / Modification

This amendment to the solicitation (W912P826BA014) makes the following changes:

• Solicitation Number Revision: The solicitation number has been revised from W912P824B0005 to W912P826BA014 to align with the new Army Contract Writing System.
• Specifications and Drawings Update: Revisions have been made to the specifications and drawings as detailed within the amendment.
• Wage Rates Incorporation: Updated wage rates have been incorporated.
• Key Dates Adjustment:
  • Question Due Date: Extended to Friday, 13 February 2026, 11:00 AM local time.
  • Bid Submission Receipt: Extended to Monday, 23 February 2026, 10:00 AM local time.
  • Bid Opening: Extended to Monday, 23 February 2026, 11:30 AM local time.
• Contractual Changes:
  • The period of performance for Commencement, Prosecution, and Completion of Work has been changed from 160 calendar days to 90 calendar days.
  • Liquidated Damages have been revised from $3,345.00 to $5,930.00.
  • The clause regarding Payment for Mobilization and Demobilization has been revised.
  • Several sections and paragraphs within the specifications have been deleted and/or substituted with revised versions, including but not limited to:
    • Cover Sheet
    • Solicitation Sheet
    • Main Table of Contents (with addition of Section 01 35 26, Governmental Safety Requirements)
    • Standard Form 1442 (Block 11 changed from 160 to 90 calendar days)
    • Bidding Schedule
    • Site Visit POC information
    • Section 00700 INSERTS (Commencement, Prosecution, and Completion of Work; Liquidated Damages; Payment for Mobilization and Demobilization)
    • Section 01100 (General Provisions)
    • Section 01 33 00 (Submittal Register)
    • Section 01 35 26 (Governmental Safety Requirements)
    • Section 01 45 00.15 10 (Resident Management System Contractor Mode (RMS CM))
    • Section 01 57 20.01 12 (Reporting of Pollution Spills and Training of Contractor Personnel)
    • Section 02 21 10.00 12 (Measurement and Payment, Preliminary Field Survey)
    • Section 35 20 23.00 12 (Dredging, Quantity Surveys, Dredging)
    • Section 35 20 23.33 (National Dredging Quality Management Program)
    • Drawings (Sheet Identification Nos. G-03 and C-01 thru C-12)

Numerous sections of the original solicitation have been modified or replaced, including specifications, drawings, and contract clauses related to work duration, damages, payment, safety, and specific technical requirements for dredging operations.

Proposal deadlines have been extended. Bidders must review all revised sections and drawings to ensure their proposals accurately reflect the updated requirements and specifications. The bid submission receipt date is now 23 February 2026, 10:00 AM local time.