Maintenance Dredging of Fire Island Inlet and Shores Westerly to Jones Inlet, New York Beach Erosion Control and Navigation Project
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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 York District, has issued a Special Notice for market analysis regarding the potential use of Project Labor Agreements (PLAs) for the Maintenance Dredging of Fire Island Inlet and Shores Westerly to Jones Inlet, New York Beach Erosion Control and Navigation Project. This notice is for market analysis only; no awards will be made, and no solicitation is available at this time. Responses will inform the acquisition strategy for a future project. The NAICS Code is 237990 (Construction of Dredging Facility). Responses are due by February 26, 2026, at 5:00 PM EST.
Project Scope
The proposed work involves maintenance dredging of the Fire Island Inlet channel and deposition basin to alleviate shoaling, maintain authorized project dimensions, and ensure safe navigation for commercial and recreational boating. Dredged material will be beneficially used to replenish western beaches and protect Ocean Parkway. Dredging is typically accomplished by pipeline dredge (cutterhead) in areas where shoaling has reduced channel depth. The anticipated magnitude of construction is between $25 million and $100 million, with an estimated duration of 165 calendar days after Notice to Proceed, anticipated in September 2026.
Purpose of PLA Notice
This announcement seeks to gather knowledge on the use and benefits of PLAs for this specific dredging project. A PLA is defined as a pre-hire collective bargaining agreement establishing terms and conditions of employment for a specific construction project. Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Subpart 22.503 outlines policy for requiring PLAs on large-scale construction projects (over $35 million) and allows agencies to require them on smaller projects if appropriate, considering factors like multiple contractors/trades, skilled labor shortages, extended project duration, and local PLA use.
PLA Comment Solicitation
The Government invites the construction community to comment on PLA use, specifically addressing:
- Experience with PLAs on comparable projects in the geographic area.
- Awareness of skilled labor shortages for required crafts.
- Impact of PLAs on time-sensitive issues and project schedules.
- How PLAs could advance economy and efficiency in federal procurement.
- Concerns regarding labor-management stability and potential for PLAs to resolve disputes.
- Impact of PLAs on compliance with safety, health, EEO, and labor standards.
- Estimated cost impact of using a PLA and its effect on small-business utilization goals.
- Overall benefits or drawbacks of implementing a PLA for this project.
Response Details
This notice is not a commitment to award a contract or to pay for information received. It does not constitute a Request for Proposal or Invitation for Bid. Information gathered will be used to determine if a waiver for PLA use is warranted. Interested parties should submit comments by the deadline.
Contact: Nicole C. Fauntleroy, nicole.fauntleroy@usace.army.mil, 917-790-6139.