LA RIVER ESTUARY & POLB O&M DREDGING
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
Qualification Details
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 Department of the Army, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Los Angeles District, has issued a presolicitation for Operations & Maintenance (O&M) Dredging of the Los Angeles River Estuary (LARE) and Port of Long Beach (POLB) in Los Angeles County, CA. This competitive, Firm-Fixed Price construction contract is estimated to be between $5,000,000 and $10,000,000. The official Invitation for Bid (IFB) is anticipated to be issued on June 29, 2026, with a tentative bid opening date of July 29, 2026.
Scope of Work
This project involves construction services for dredging an estimated 400,000+ cubic yards of material from the federal navigation channels of San Pedro Bay. Specifically, dredging will occur in the Approach Channel at the Port of Long Beach (POLB), with design depths of -76 ft MLLW, and the Los Angeles River Estuary (LARE) leading to the Queensway Marina, with depths as deep as -25 ft MLLW. Disposal of the dredged material will be at an EPA approved ocean disposal site (LA-2).
Contract & Timeline
- Opportunity Type: Presolicitation
- Contract Type: Firm-Fixed Price
- Estimated Magnitude: $5,000,000 - $10,000,000
- Period of Performance: 130 Calendar Days after receipt of notice to proceed
- Set-Aside: None specified
- Anticipated IFB Issue Date: June 29, 2026
- Tentative Bid Opening Date: July 29, 2026
- Published Date: June 12, 2026
Additional Notes
Offerors must have and maintain an active registration in the System for Award Management (SAM) database (http://www.sam.gov) to be eligible for award. Joint Ventures (JVs) must also have a valid SAM registration. Contractors are responsible for frequently checking SAM.gov for any amendments or changes to the solicitation. This procurement may be delayed, cancelled, or revised at any time.
Contact Information
- Primary: Ashley Powell (ashley.s.powell@usace.army.mil)
- Secondary: Michael Robinson (MICHAEL.G.ROBINSON@USACE.ARMY.MIL, 213-452-3311)