ILLINOIS WATERWAY HYDRAULIC DREDGING INDEFINITE DELIVERY/INDEFINITE QUANTITY (IDIQ) RIVER MILE 0.0 TO RIVER MILE 291.0
Overview
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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, Rock Island District, has issued an Award Notice for ILLINOIS WATERWAY HYDRAULIC DREDGING INDEFINITE DELIVERY/INDEFINITE QUANTITY (IDIQ) services. This contract covers dredging operations along the Illinois Waterway from River Mile 0.0 to River Mile 291.0, ensuring the maintenance of navigable channels.
Scope of Work
The scope involves continuous hydraulic dredging operations to maintain navigable waterways, ensuring the safe and efficient movement of commercial and recreational vessels. The Illinois Waterway experiences ongoing sediment deposition, which necessitates periodic dredging to prevent navigation hazards and maintain authorized channel depths. This effort supports economic activity, flood risk management, and overall waterway reliability, while also balancing navigational needs with environmental considerations such as sediment disposal, water quality, and habitat preservation.
Contract Details
- Type: Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ)
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
- Place of Performance: Peoria, IL, and surrounding areas along the Illinois Waterway.
- Published Date: March 31, 2026
- Awardee: Not specified in this notice.
Point of Contact
- Primary: Kate Behrens (Katherine.D.Behrens@usace.army.mil)
- Secondary: Jeffrey R. Voss (Jeffrey.R.Voss@usace.army.mil)