Maintenance Dredging of Hague Basin, U.S. Merchant Marine Academy, New York Federal Navigation Project
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- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
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- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
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Quick Summary
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), New York District, is conducting a Solicitation for Maintenance Dredging of Hague Basin, U.S. Merchant Marine Academy, New York Federal Navigation Project. This is an Unrestricted Full and Open Competition with HUBZone Price Evaluation Preference. Bids were due and opened on April 13, 2026, and the opportunity is currently in the evaluation phase.
Scope of Work
This project involves maintenance dredging of approximately 51,975 cubic yards (CY) of primarily silt and clay material from Hague Basin. The dredged material will be processed, transported, and placed at a contractor-furnished, state-permitted upland placement site. Key dredging areas and quantities include:
- Basic Work 1 (CLIN 0002): Dredging 6,110 CY to -17.5 feet Mean Lower Low Water (MLLW) with no overdepth. Material above -17.5 feet MLLW must be removed, and no material below -18.0 feet MLLW shall be removed.
- Basic Work 2 (CLIN 0003): Dredging 5,175 CY to -15 feet MLLW with 2 feet allowable overdepth.
- Option Work 1 (CLIN 0005): Dredging 18,010 CY to -12 feet MLLW with 2 feet allowable overdepth.
- Option Work 2 (CLIN 0006): Dredging 22,680 CY to -12 feet MLLW with 2 feet allowable overdepth. The work requires a mechanical dredge with a closed clamshell environmental bucket, along with multiple barges and tugboats.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price
- NAICS Code: 237990 (Maintenance Of Dredging Facilities)
- Size Standard: $45,000,000.00
- Project Magnitude: Between $10,000,000 and $25,000,000
- Period of Performance: Basic work and Options 1 & 2 are to be completed within 43 calendar days after Notice to Proceed (NTP). Options 3 and 4 offer compressed schedules with fixed completion dates of July 1, 2026, or June 19, 2026, respectively.
- Production Rate: A minimum average production rate of 1,500 CY per day is required for dredging, transportation, processing, and placement.
- Bonds: Performance and Payment Bonds are required, along with a Bid Guarantee (20% of bid price or $3,000,000.00, whichever is less).
Submission & Evaluation
- Bid Submission Deadline: April 13, 2026, 2:00 PM EST (Bids have been received and opened).
- Submission Location: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, New York District, Contracting Division, 26 Federal Plaza, Room 16-300, New York, NY 10278-0090.
- Award Basis: Lowest total price from a responsible and responsive bidder for CLINs 0001 through 0008. Bidders were required to bid on all items.
- Offer Acceptance Period: 90 calendar days.
Special Requirements
The contractor is responsible for obtaining all necessary permits and approvals for transportation, transfer, dewatering, processing, and final placement of dredged material, including compliance with the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (NYSDEC) Water Quality Certificate. FAA coordination and approval for construction methods are required prior to the pre-construction meeting. The contractor must perform at least 40% of the total work with their own organization and equipment. Environmental data, including sediment sampling and physical analysis, is available for review.
Contact Information
- Primary: Mohenda R. Surage (mohenda.r.surage@usace.army.mil, 917-790-8088)
- Secondary: Nicholas P. Emanuel (nicholas.p.emanuel@usace.army.mil, 917-790-8069)