Maintenance Dredging of NY & NJ Channels, Arthur Kill 35’ Reach, Federal Navigation Project
Overview
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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, has issued a presolicitation for Maintenance Dredging of the New York and New Jersey Channels, Arthur Kill 35’ Reach, Federal Navigation Project. This effort aims to remove approximately 150,000 cubic yards of critical shoals to maintain a navigation depth of -35 feet MLLW. This is an unrestricted procurement with an estimated value between $10,000,000 and $25,000,000. Plans and specifications are anticipated in April 2026, with bid opening in May 2026.
Scope of Work
The project involves maintenance dredging of selected critical shoals from the Arthur Kill 35’ Reach. Dredging will be required to a depth of -35 feet Mean Lower Low Water (MLLW) plus 1 foot allowable overdepth. The dredged material, expected to consist primarily of silt, sand, and clay, will be processed and transported to contractor-furnished, State-permitted upland placement site(s). The work requires the use of a mechanical dredge with an environmental clamshell bucket, along with multiple barges and tugboats for dredging, dewatering, and unloading operations. The contractor is responsible for ensuring the dredged material meets all federal, state, and local criteria and for providing all necessary permits for placement.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Presolicitation (for a future construction contract)
- Estimated Value: $10,000,000 to $25,000,000
- Set-Aside: Unrestricted Procurement
- Product Service Code: Y1KF (Construction Of Dredging Facilities)
- Plans & Specifications Available: April 2026
- Bid Opening: May 2026
- Anticipated Award: June/July 2026
- Anticipated Work Period: October to December 2026
- Response Date (for this presolicitation notice): March 31, 2026
Key Requirements
The apparent low bidder must provide copies of all required permits and approvals for dredged material transportation, transfer, dewatering, processing, and final placement within 35 calendar days of notification. Upon contract award, 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. Liquidated damages of $3,230.00 per calendar day will be assessed for delays.
Contact Information
For inquiries, contact Orlando Nieves (orlando.nieves@usace.army.mil) or Matthew Lubiak (matthew.e.lubiak@usace.army.mil, 917-790-8089).