Mississippi River Baton Rouge to Gulf of Mexico Southwest Pass Hopper Dredge Contract No. 3-2024 {OM24003)
Overview
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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, New Orleans District, issued a solicitation for the Mississippi River Baton Rouge to Gulf of Mexico Southwest Pass Hopper Dredge Contract No. 3-2024 (OM24003). This unrestricted procurement involves furnishing a fully crewed and equipped self-propelled trailing suction type hopper dredge. Bids were received and opened on April 15, 2025, with the lowest offer for Base Work + Options totaling $17,559,840.00. The estimated magnitude of construction for this project is between $10,000,000.00 and $25,000,000.00.
Scope of Work
The work requires providing one fully crewed and equipped self-propelled trailing suction type hopper dredge. Operations will primarily occur in the Mississippi River Southwest Pass, with potential work in other areas of the New Orleans, Galveston, and Mobile Districts. All work must adhere to EM 385-1-1 "Corps of Engineers Safety and Health Requirements Manual." Key deliverables include dredging services, mobilization, demobilization, and specialized tasks such as NMFS-Approved Protected Species Observers and Sea Turtle and Sturgeon Trawling and Relocation.
Contract Details
- Type: Firm-Fixed-Price
- Set-Aside: Unrestricted Procurement
- Estimated Value: $10,000,000.00 - $25,000,000.00
- Lowest Offer Received: $17,559,840.00 (from Great Lakes Dredge and Dock Company)
- Funding: Contract award is contingent on funds availability.
Key Dates & Status
- Original Solicitation Posted: March 5, 2024
- Bid Submission Cutoff (as amended): April 15, 2025, at 10:30 am CST
- Bid Opening (as amended): April 15, 2025, at 11:30 am CST
- Status: Bids have been received and opened, as confirmed by the Bid Abstract posted on April 15, 2025.
Amendments
Two amendments were issued:
- Amendment 0001 (April 8, 2025): Extended bid submission and opening deadlines to April 15, 2025. Made significant revisions to Instructions to Bidders (Section 00010), Safety Requirements (SSHO, Section 01 35 26), Accident Prevention, and Technical Specifications.
- Amendment 0002 (April 9, 2025): Incorporated wage rates and attachments from Amendment 0001.
Evaluation
Award will be based on the lowest-priced responsive bid. Offers providing less than 60 calendar days for Government acceptance will be rejected.
Additional Notes
Offerors must be registered with the System for Award Management (SAM) to receive a contract award. The solicitation also noted Affirmative Action Program and Certification of Non-segregated Facilities requirements. Primary Contact: Cori A. Caimi (Cori.A.Caimi@usace.army.mil, 504-862-1352).