Mid-Bay James Island Phase 1 Ecosystem Restoration
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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 USACE Baltimore District is soliciting bids for the Mid-Bay James Island Phase 1 Ecosystem Restoration project in Dorchester County, Maryland. This project involves the construction of dikes and extensive sand dredging/stockpiling to restore the ecosystem. The estimated magnitude of construction is between $100,000,000 and $250,000,000. Bids are due February 19, 2026.
Scope of Work
This contract encompasses two primary features at James Island:
- Dike Construction: Approximately 10,000 linear feet of perimeter dike using 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 from an adjacent borrow area into the newly constructed dikes for future use. All work will be performed in a remote Chesapeake Bay location, accessible only by boat. The contractor must provide all necessary labor, equipment, materials, and transportation.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Solicitation
- Duration: Approximately 540 calendar days from Notice to Proceed.
- Magnitude: $100,000,000 - $250,000,000
- Set-Aside: None specified.
- Bid Due: February 19, 2026, at 11:00 AM EST.
- Published: February 5, 2026 (latest amendment).
Key Amendments & Changes
Multiple amendments have been issued:
- Amendment 0001 adjusted the period of performance to 540 calendar days.
- Amendment 0006 removed Project Labor Agreement (PLA) requirements, revised Instructions to Bidders, and extended the bid due date to February 19, 2026. It also re-opened the Request for Information (RFI) period until January 27, 2026.
- Amendment 0007 provided RFI responses, specification changes, and updated wage determinations.
Additional Notes
The Government will provide final permits to all bidders upon receipt. For inquiries, contact Aisha Boykin (aisha.r.boykin@usace.army.mil) or Tamara Bonomolo (tamara.c.bonomolo@usace.army.mil).