Mississippi River Baton Rouge to Gulf of Mexico Southwest Pass Hopper Dredge Contract No. 3-2024 {OM24003)

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This document is a bid abstract for the Mississippi River Baton Rouge to Gulf of Mexico Southwest Pass Hopper Dredge Contract No. 3-2024 (OM24003). It summarizes the offers received for Solicitation Number W912P824B0013.

The contract involves dredging services, including mobilization, demobilization, and specialized tasks such as NMFS-Approved Protected Species Observers and Sea Turtle and Sturgeon Trawling and Relocation.

• The abstract lists offers from "Great Lakes Dredge and Dock Company".

• The "Government Estimate" for the contract is not explicitly stated as a single value, but the "Base Work + Options Total" for Offer No. 1 is $17,559,840.00.

• This document is an abstract of offers, indicating that proposals have been received and opened.

• The abstract details the "Base Work" and "Options" with associated quantities, unit prices, and estimated amounts for each offer.

• Key deadlines are not detailed in this abstract, but the "Date Opened" is April 15, 2025.

• Not specified in this abstract.

• The abstract acknowledges 2 amendments issued.

• Bid security for Offer No. 1 was 20% of $3,000,000.00.

Amendment / Modification

This document, Amendment 0002, modifies Solicitation No. W912P8-24-B-0013 for the Southwest Pass Hopper Dredge Contract No. 3-2024.

Specifically, this amendment:

• Includes the wage rates from Amendment 0001.
• Includes attachments from Amendment 0001.

This amendment incorporates wage rates and attachments previously issued under Amendment 0001.

This amendment does not appear to change the proposal submission deadline or evaluation factors, but bidders should ensure they have incorporated all information from Amendment 0001, now included via this amendment.

Amendment / Modification

This amendment (0001) to Solicitation No. W912P824B0013 modifies the original solicitation as follows:

• EM 385-1-1 Update: References to EM 385-1-1 are updated to the March 15, 2024 version. Outdated section references within EM 385-1-1 are noted as potentially inaccurate.
• Bid Submission Deadlines:
  • The bid submission cutoff time is extended to Tuesday, April 15, 2025, at 10:30 am CST.
  • Bid opening is scheduled for Tuesday, April 15, 2025, at 11:30 am CST.
• Instructions to Bidders: Several paragraphs within Section 00010 (Instructions to Bidders) have been revised, including changes to bidding schedules, bid form notes, conditions of contract award, and option hours.
• Safety Requirements (SSHO): Significant changes are made to Section 01 35 26 regarding SSHO (Safety and Occupational Health Officer) staffing, requirements, and training. This includes updates to collateral duty roles, designation of officers, and specific training requirements based on EM 385-1-1.
• Accident Prevention: Revisions are made to accident investigation and reporting procedures, including the use of specific ENG forms and the deletion of the Accident Prevention Plan Checklist and Activity Hazard Analysis.
• Technical Specifications: Updates include changes to the Utility Summary Sheet, Theoretical Hopper Dredge Production Rates table, and the List of Utilities.
• Point of Contact: The point of contact for Sea Turtle Sightings for the Mobile District has been updated.
• Submission Methods: Clarification on electronic and physical bid submission methods, including email size limits and potential delays.

• Section 00010 - Instructions to Bidders

• Section 00700 - Clause 52.211-10

• Section 00700 - Clause 52.217-7

• Section 00800 - Delivery of Plant

• Section 01 30 00 - As-built Drawings, Suspicious Activity Reporting Training

• Section 01 35 26 - Mishap Reporting and Investigation, Accident Prevention Program, SSHO Staffing, SSHO Requirements, Designated Representative Requirements, Safety Personnel Training

• Section 01 57 20.00 10 - Sea Turtle Sightings

• Section 35 20 23.23 - Dredge Plant

• Section 35 30 23.23 - List of Utilities

• The bid submission cutoff date and time have been extended to April 15, 2025, at 10:30 am CST.

• Bid opening is now scheduled for April 15, 2025, at 11:30 am CST.

• Bidders must acknowledge receipt of this amendment.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This solicitation is for the "Mississippi River Baton Rouge to Gulf of Mexico Southwest Pass Hopper Dredge Contract No. 3-2024 (OM24003)". The work involves furnishing one fully crewed and equipped self-propelled trailing suction type hopper dredge. The procurement is unrestricted.

• Furnishing one fully crewed and equipped self-propelled trailing suction type hopper dredge.

• Work to be performed in Mississippi River Southwest Pass and potentially other areas of the New Orleans District, Galveston District, and Mobile District.

• All work must be performed in accordance with EM 385-1-1 "Corps of Engineers Safety and Health Requirements Manual", latest edition.

• Contract type: Firm-fixed-price.

• Period of Performance: Not explicitly stated, but bid opening is to be established by amendment.

• Estimated Value: Not stated.

• Proposal or quote submission instructions: Sealed bids are required. Offers must be submitted in original and 0 copies. Envelopes must be marked with offeror's name and address, solicitation number, and due date/time.

• Evaluation criteria: Lowest-priced responsive bid, regardless of bid lot used.

• Key deadlines or milestones: Bid opening to be established by amendment. See Paragraph 00010-1.5 for details. Offers providing less than 60 calendar days for Government acceptance will be rejected.

• Unrestricted procurement.

• Bidders must register in the System for Award Management (SAM).

• Note the Affirmative Action Program requirement and the Certification of Non-segregated Facilities.

• Funds are not presently available for this acquisition. Contract award will be made when funds are available.

• Bid opening will be conducted virtually; see Section 0010 for Instructions to Bidders.

• Contact Cori A. Caimi or Veronica Garner-Flint for inquiries via email.