Mid-Bay James Island Phase 1 Ecosystem Restoration
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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) Baltimore District is soliciting bids for the Mid-Bay James Island Phase 1 Ecosystem Restoration project. This large-scale construction effort, valued between $100,000,000 and $250,000,000, involves dike construction and significant sand dredging/stockpiling at James Island in Dorchester County, Maryland. The project aims to facilitate ecosystem restoration in the Chesapeake Bay. Bids are due February 19, 2026.
Scope of Work
This contract encompasses the construction of multiple features essential for ecosystem restoration at James Island. Key tasks include:
- Dike Construction: Approximately 10,000 linear feet of perimeter dike structure, involving the installation of stone, geotextile, and sand materials. Stone and geotextile will be shipped, while sand will be dredged from a local borrow area.
- Sand Stockpiling: Excavation and placement of approximately 3,000,000 cubic yards of sand materials from an adjacent borrow area into the newly constructed dikes for future use. The work site is remote, accessible only by boat, and located adjacent to James Island in the Chesapeake Bay. The contractor is responsible for providing all necessary labor, equipment, materials, and transportation.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Solicitation (Construction)
- Magnitude: $100,000,000 - $250,000,000
- Duration: Approximately 540 calendar days from Notice to Proceed (updated by Amendment 0001).
- Set-Aside: None specified.
- Bid Due Date: February 19, 2026, at 11:00 AM EST (updated by Amendment 0006).
- Published Date: January 20, 2026 (date of latest amendment).
Key Amendments & Changes
- Amendment 0001 (Nov 21, 2025): Corrected period of performance to 540 calendar days.
- Amendment 0003 (Dec 18, 2025): Provided RFI clarifications and updated CLIN 0003AK Geotextile quantity.
- Amendment 0004 (Dec 22, 2025): Changed bid opening date to January 27, 2026.
- Amendment 0006 (Jan 20, 2026):
- Removed all Project Labor Agreement (PLA) requirements.
- Revised Instructions to Bidders.
- Extended the bid due date to February 19, 2026, at 11:00 AM EST.
- Re-opened the Request for Information (RFI) period in Projnet, with RFIs due by January 27, 2026, at 11:00 AM EST.
Additional Information
The Government will provide final permits to all bidders upon receipt. Contact Aisha Boykin at aisha.r.boykin@usace.army.mil or 410-962-4978 for inquiries.