Maintenance Dredging of NY & NJ Channels, Seguine/Ward/Outerbridge Reaches, 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.
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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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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 soliciting bids for Maintenance Dredging of the New York & New Jersey Channels, Seguine/Ward/Outerbridge Reaches Federal Navigation Project. This project involves removing approximately 330,000 cubic yards of shoals and placing the material at the Historic Area Remediation Site (HARS). The estimated cost is between $5 million and $15 million. Bids are due by May 15, 2026, at 2:00 PM EST.
Scope of Work
The project requires maintenance dredging to a depth of -35 feet Mean Lower Low Water (MLLW) plus a 2-foot allowable overdepth. Dredged material, primarily silt and sand, will be transported and placed at the HARS. The work will likely necessitate a mechanical dredge with an environmental clamshell bucket, along with multiple ocean-going, bottom-dumping barges, tugboats, and survey vessels. The project is divided into several Contract Line Item Numbers (CLINs), including mobilization/demobilization, dredging for three specific reaches, and Black Box Monitoring. A minimum integrated production rate of 8,000 cubic yards per calendar day is required. Seasonal dredging restrictions apply from October 1 to November 30.
Contract & Timeline
This is an unrestricted procurement (Full and Open Competition) under NAICS Code 237990 ($37M size standard), with a HUBZone Price Evaluation Preference. The contract is Firm Fixed Price, with an estimated value between $5,000,000 and $15,000,000. The Notice to Proceed (NTP) is scheduled for July 2026, with work anticipated to occur between September and December 2026, to be completed within 54 calendar days. Liquidated damages of $2,987 per calendar day will be assessed for delays.
Submission & Evaluation
Bids are due by May 15, 2026, at 2:00 PM EST. Award will be made to the responsible and responsive bidder with the lowest total price. Bidders must submit a bid bond on Standard Form 24 or similar. Amendment 0001 provided specific instructions for Requests for Information (RFIs) and revised bond forms (SF24, SF25, SF25A); failure to use revised forms may render a bid non-compliant. Inquiries must be submitted via email to the Contract Specialist and Contracting Officer by 11:59 AM EDT, seven (7) calendar days prior to the solicitation closing date. Bids must be submitted as amended, and offer acceptance is required for a minimum of 120 calendar days.
Additional Notes
Amendment 0001, posted April 24, 2026, corrected Section 00 21 00 and provided additional bidder instructions, including the extended bid due date. Crucial project plans, site plans, and survey data (XYZ data) are available as attachments, providing essential details on dredging areas, technical specifications, and existing conditions.