Mid-Bay James Island Phase 1 Ecosystem Restoration

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 in Dorchester County, Maryland. This project involves the construction of dikes and extensive sand dredging and stockpiling to facilitate ecosystem restoration. The estimated magnitude of construction is between $100 million and $250 million. Bids are due February 19, 2026.

Scope of Work

This contract encompasses the construction of multiple features at James Island:

• Dike Construction: Approximately 10,000 linear feet of perimeter dikes 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 is responsible for all necessary labor, equipment, materials, and transportation.

Contract & Timeline

• Type: Solicitation (Construction)
• Agency: Department of the Army, USACE Baltimore District
• Product Service Code: Y1KF (Construction Of Dredging Facilities)
• Magnitude: $100,000,000 - $250,000,000
• Period of Performance: 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).
• Solicitation Issued: November 12, 2025.
• Published Date: February 23, 2026 (Notice Update to Post Bid Abstract).

Key Amendments & Clarifications

• Amendment 0001: Corrected period of performance to 540 calendar days and updated several clauses.
• Amendment 0003: Provided clarifications from RFI responses, confirmed permit conditions, and adjusted CLIN 0003AK quantity to 10,026 SY.
• Amendment 0004: Changed bid opening date to January 27, 2026, and provided an updated wage determination.
• Amendment 0006: Removed all 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 period until January 27, 2026.
• Amendment 0007: Provided RFI responses, specification changes, and the latest wage determination (MD20260005 dated January 30, 2026).

Contact Information

• Primary: Aisha Boykin, aisha.r.boykin@usace.army.mil, 410-962-4978
• Secondary: Tamara Bonomolo, tamara.c.bonomolo@usace.army.mil