Mississippi River, Baton Rouge to Gulf of Mexico, Southwest Pass Maintenance Dredging, Non-Continuous Mile 6.0 AHP to Mile 19.5 BHP, Cutterhead Dredge No. 3-2025 (OM25277)

Amendment / Modification

This amendment modifies Solicitation W912P826BA060 for the Mississippi River, Baton Rouge to Gulf of Mexico, Southwest Pass Maintenance Dredging project.

Key changes include:

• Updates to general comments regarding secondary dredging regions.
• Modifications to Standard Form 1442, Box 10, adding a reference to "Conditions of Contract Award".
• Revisions to Section 00010, including:
  • Replacement of the "Bidding Schedule" paragraph with an attached version.
  • Updates to "Bid Form Notes", including a revised Rapid Vendor Payment link and a replacement for subparagraph h.
  • Changes to "Conditions of Contract Award", including adjustments to references and the replacement of the Approximate Cutterhead Dredge Contract Duration table.
  • Updates to "Bidder Qualifications" regarding the date for "OCT 2018" to "NOV 2024".
• Revisions to Section 00010, paragraph 1.6 "Pre-Award Inspection of Plant", clarifying the government's ability to waive pre-award inspections.
• Additions to Section 00010, paragraph 1.7 "Option Items", detailing the activation of "Additional Pumping Capability" options.
• Changes to Section 00700, Clause 52.211-10 "Commencement, Prosecution, and Completion of Work", and Clause 252.236-7004 "Payment for Mobilization and Demobilization".
• Revisions to Section 00800, paragraphs 3.1 "Delivery of Plant" and 3.5 "Veterans Employment Emphasis", including updated links and mileage references.
• Replacement of the Sample Utility Summary Sheet in Section 01 30 00.
• Updates to Section 01 45 00.15 10 "Contract Administration" regarding the transition from RMS to the Construction Management Platform (CMP).
• Changes to Section 01 57 20.00 10 "Bird Nesting Prevention and Avoidance Measures", updating contact information.
• Modifications to Section 35 20 23.23, including:
  • Clarifications on "Mobilization and Demobilization" payment terms.
  • Addition of new paragraphs for "Mobilization and Demobilization of Additional Pumping Capability Equipment" and "Additional Pumping Capability for Dredging Items".
  • Revisions to "Dredge Discharge Pipeline" requirements.
  • Updates to "Dredging in Secondary Regions" description.
  • Changes to contact information for existing pipelines.
  • Clarification on the validity of Rights of Entry for specific wildlife areas.

Multiple sections of the solicitation have been modified, including but not limited to:

• Standard Form 1442
• Section 00010 (Bidding Schedule, Bid Form Notes, Conditions of Contract Award, Bidder Qualifications, Pre-Award Inspection, Option Items)
• Section 00700 (Commencement, Prosecution, and Completion of Work; Payment for Mobilization and Demobilization)
• Section 00800 (Delivery of Plant; Veterans Employment Emphasis)
• Section 01 30 00 (Attachment)
• Section 01 45 00.15 10 (Contract Administration)
• Section 01 57 20.00 10 (Bird Nesting Prevention and Avoidance Measures)
• Section 35 20 23.23 (Mobilization and Demobilization, Dredge Discharge Pipeline, Dredging in Secondary Regions, Existing Structures or Utilities, Rights of Way)

This amendment does not set a bid opening date. Any changes to the bid opening date will be communicated via a future amendment. Instructions for inquiries regarding this solicitation have been updated, and all questions must be submitted via Bidder Inquiry in ProjNet by Monday, May 4, 2026, 10:00 AM Central Time. Emailed inquiries will not be accepted.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This solicitation is for Southwest Pass Maintenance Dredging, Non-Continuous Mile 6.0 AHP to Mile 19.5 BHP, using Cutterhead Dredge No. 3-2025. The work involves furnishing a fully crewed and equipped cutterhead dredge with a discharge size of 30 inches or greater ID. The estimated magnitude of construction is between $10,000,000 and $25,000,000.

• Furnish one fully crewed and equipped cutterhead dredge with a 30-inch or greater ID discharge.

• Complete in all respects, including all attendant plant and crew.

• Work to be performed at the Mississippi River Southwest Pass Area and possibly other areas of the New Orleans District.

• Compliance with EM 385-1-1 "Safety and Occupational Health Requirements" is mandatory.

• Contract type: Firm-fixed-price.

• Period of Performance: Within 2 calendar days after notice to proceed, completion within 52 calendar days.

• Performance bonds and payment bonds are required.

• Offers are due by 10:30 AM local time on the date specified.

• Offers will be publicly opened at that time.

• Proposals must be full, accurate, and complete.

• Evaluation will be based on the lowest priced responsive bid.

• A pre-award survey will be required for the apparent low bidder.

• Key deadlines: Offer due date (not explicitly stated but implied by opening time), Notice to Proceed within 2 days of award, completion within 52 days.

• This is an Unrestricted Procurement.

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

• Special responsibility criteria are established for this acquisition.

• The solicitation will be opened by Amendment.

• Bidders must provide a "Cutterhead Dredge and Attendant Plant Data Sheet" as part of their bid package.

• Inquiries should be directed to Cori A. Caimi or Bambi Raja via email or phone.