Mississippi River Baton Rouge to Gulf of Mexico Southwest Pass Hopper Dredge Contract No. 8-2024 (OM24008)
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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 Department of the Army, New Orleans District (USACE), is soliciting bids for the Mississippi River Baton Rouge to Gulf of Mexico Southwest Pass Hopper Dredge Contract No. 8-2024 (OM24008). This unrestricted procurement seeks one fully crewed and equipped self-propelled trailing suction type hopper dredge for operations in the Mississippi River Southwest Pass and potentially other areas within the New Orleans, Galveston, and Mobile Districts. The estimated magnitude of construction is between $10,000,000.00 and $25,000,000.00.
Scope of Work
The primary requirement is to furnish a fully crewed and equipped self-propelled trailing suction type hopper dredge. Work will involve dredging operations in the Mississippi River Southwest Pass and may extend to other areas as deemed necessary within the New Orleans, Galveston, and Mobile Districts. All work must adhere to the EM 385-1-1 "Corps of Engineers Safety and Health Requirements Manual."
Contract Details
- Type: Firm-Fixed-Price contract.
- Set-Aside: Unrestricted procurement.
- Magnitude: $10,000,000.00 to $25,000,000.00.
- Funding: Contingent upon availability of funds.
- Performance: To commence within 5 calendar days post-award, with completion within a specified number of calendar days.
- Requirements: Performance and Payment Bonds are mandatory.
Submission & Evaluation
- Bid Opening: Will be conducted virtually; the specific date will be established by a future amendment.
- Submission: Offers must be submitted in original format (0 copies).
- Acceptance Period: Offers providing less than 60 calendar days for Government acceptance will be rejected.
- Award Basis: Award will be made to the responsible bidder presenting the lowest-priced responsive bid.
Key Dates & Contacts
- Response Date: March 5, 2026, 5:00 PM UTC.
- Published Date: March 5, 2024.
- Primary Contact: Cori A. Caimi, Cori.A.Caimi@usace.army.mil, 504-862-1352.
- Secondary Contact: Bambi Raja, Bambi.L.Raja@usace.army.mil, 504-862-1499.
Additional Notes
Prospective contractors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) and possess a Unique Entity ID (UEI). Inquiries should be directed via email to Cori.A.Caimi@USACE.ARMY.MIL or veronica.garner@usace.army.mil.