Mechanical Unloading IDIQ 2026- 2029
Overview
Buyer
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Set Aside
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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), St. Paul District, is soliciting bids for Mechanical Unloading of Islands and Dredging in the Mississippi and Minnesota Rivers across Minnesota, Wisconsin, and Iowa. This is an Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract issued as an Invitation for Bids (IFB), with an estimated magnitude of $10,000,000 to $25,000,000. This opportunity is a Total Small Business Set-Aside. Bids are due March 17, 2026.
Scope of Work
The work involves furnishing all plant, labor, material, and equipment necessary for island unloading and/or dredging operations. This includes using backhoes, draglines, other mechanical equipment, or marine plants. Contractors will also be responsible for the transportation of dredged material to designated USACE placement sites within the specified area of responsibility.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ)
- Solicitation Type: Invitation for Bids (IFB) in accordance with FAR Part 14
- Duration: A base 12-month period of performance with options for two (2) additional 12-month periods.
- Estimated Magnitude: $10,000,000 to $25,000,000
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
- NAICS: 237990 Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction (Size Standard: $45 Million)
- Bid Opening: March 17, 2026, 19:00 UTC
- Published: March 10, 2026
Additional Notes
Several amendments have been issued:
- Amendment 0001 updated bid opening meeting information and fuel price.
- Amendment 0002 fixed the bidder inquiry key and changed the bid opening details.
- Amendment 0004 addressed and fixed duplicate CLINs within the Price Schedule. For inquiries, contact Theodore Hecht at theodore.r.hecht@usace.army.mil or 651-290-5415.