Maintenance Dredging of Hague Basin, U.S. Merchant Marine Academy, New York Federal 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 (USACE), New York District, is planning maintenance dredging of Hague Basin at the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy (USMMA) in Kings Point, NY. This Presolicitation outlines a project to remove approximately 51,640 cubic yards of silt and clay. The project is estimated to be between $10,000,000 and $25,000,000 and is an Unrestricted Procurement. Plans and specifications are expected in March 2026, with bid opening in April 2026.
Scope of Work
The project involves maintenance dredging of 4.35 acres within Hague Basin, USMMA. This includes removing approximately 9,375 cubic yards from Area 1 (to a depth of 15 feet below MLLW with 2 feet overdepth) and 42,265 cubic yards from Area 2 (to a depth of 12 feet below MLLW with 2 feet overdepth). Dredging must utilize a mechanical dredge with a closed clamshell environmental bucket, requiring multiple barges and tugboats. The contractor is responsible for furnishing a State-permitted upland placement site(s) and providing all necessary permits for dredged material placement, transportation, transfer, dewatering, and processing. A minimum integrated production rate of 2,500 cubic yards per calendar day is required.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Presolicitation (for a future dredging contract)
- Magnitude: $10,000,000 - $25,000,000
- Set-Aside: Unrestricted
- Plans/Specs Availability: March 2026
- Bid Opening: April 2026
- Award Anticipated: May 2026
- Work Anticipated: Spring 2026
- Published: February 23, 2026
Additional Notes
The apparent low bidder must provide all required permits and approvals for dredged material placement, transportation, transfer, dewatering, processing, and final placement, along with preconstruction submittals, within 20 calendar days of notification. Work must commence within five calendar days of receiving the notice to proceed.