Maintenance Dredging of Hague Basin, U.S. Merchant Marine Academy, New York Federal Navigation Project
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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 U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), New York District, is issuing a Presolicitation for Maintenance Dredging of Hague Basin at the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy (USMMA) in Kings Point, New York. This project involves dredging approximately 51,640 cubic yards of material, primarily silt and clay, from two areas within the basin. The estimated magnitude of the project is between $10,000,000 and $25,000,000. This is an unrestricted procurement.
Scope of Work
The project requires maintenance dredging of portions of Hague Basin. Approximately 9,375 CY will be dredged from Area 1 to a depth of 15 feet below MLLW with 2 feet overdepth, and 42,265 CY from Area 2 to 12 feet below MLLW with 2 feet overdepth, covering a total of 4.35 acres. The work must be performed using 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) for the dredged material and providing all necessary permits for its placement.
Key Requirements & Performance
The apparent low bidder must, within 20 calendar days of notification, provide copies of all required permits and approvals for transportation, transfer, dewatering, processing, and final placement of dredged material, along with all preconstruction submittals to USACE. Once awarded, the contractor must commence work within five calendar days of receiving the notice to proceed and maintain an integrated production rate of at least 2,500 cubic yards per calendar day for all operations, minimizing impact on ship traffic.
Site & Environmental Data
Bidders are provided with detailed documentation including:
- Environmental Sampling Data: Battelle Final Data for Area 1, outlining soil, leachate, and air standards, regulatory thresholds (PA, NY), SPLP testing, and analytical qualifiers. This is crucial for understanding environmental conditions and compliance.
- Composite Scheme: Details for Area 1 (2025) specifying sample designations and layering requirements.
- Sampling Map: A survey map of Hague Basin with soundings, contours, and specific depth requirements for Area 1 (-15' + 2' OD MLLW) and Area 2 (-12' + 2' OD MLLW).
- Physical Analysis: Results of soil sample analysis for Area 1, including grain size distribution, percent moisture, and Total Organic Carbon (TOC) content. These documents are essential for assessing the scope, preparing technical proposals, and understanding site conditions.
Contract & Timeline
- Opportunity Type: Presolicitation
- Set-Aside: Unrestricted Procurement
- Magnitude: $10,000,000 to $25,000,000
- Plans & Specifications Available: Expected March 2026
- Bid Opening: Expected April 2026
- Award: Intended May 2026
- Work Anticipated: Spring 2026
- Response Date (Presolicitation): March 11, 2026, 6:00 PM EST
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