Mississippi River, Baton Rouge to the Gulf, Southwest Pass Maintenance Dredging Non- Continuous Mile 6.0 AHP to Mile 19.5 BHP Cutterhead Dredge No. 2-2026 Specification No. OM26276
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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 U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, New Orleans District, is soliciting bids (IFB NO. W912P826BA039) for Maintenance Dredging in the Mississippi River Southwest Pass Area, specifically for Non-Continuous Mile 6.0 AHP to Mile 19.5 BHP, utilizing a Cutterhead Dredge No. 2-2026. This project involves furnishing a fully crewed and equipped cutterhead dredge with a discharge size of 30 inches or greater. The estimated magnitude of construction is between $10,000,000 and $25,000,000. Bids are due by April 15, 2026, at 10:30 AM local time.
Scope of Work
The work primarily consists of providing one fully crewed and equipped cutterhead dredge, complete with all attendant plant and crew. The dredge must have a discharge size of 30 inches or greater inside diameter (ID). Dredging operations will be conducted in the Mississippi River Southwest Pass Area and potentially other areas within the New Orleans District, located near Plaquemine, LA. Key requirements include:
- Compliance with EM 385-1-1 "Safety and Occupational Health Requirements".
- Adherence to detailed specifications for construction project identification signs, safety performance signs, Resident Management Systems (RMS), environmental protection (including pollution control, water resource protection, and fish/wildlife protection), surveys, and hydraulic dredging operations.
- Submission of a "Cutterhead Dredge and Attendant Plant Data Sheet" (Version Apr 2025) detailing equipment specifications.
- Reference to Plate 26-5 for a map of the project area, illustrating pipelines, disposal areas, and dikes.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price.
- Magnitude: $10,000,000.00 to $25,000,000.00.
- Performance Period: Estimated 15 calendar days for commencement after notice to proceed, with 52 calendar days for completion.
- Set-Aside: None specified.
- Bonds: Performance, Payment, and Bid Bonds are required.
Submission & Evaluation
- Bids Due: April 15, 2026, by 10:30 AM local time.
- Bid Opening: Bids will be publicly opened at the due date and time.
- Offer Validity: Offers must remain valid for 60 calendar days for Government acceptance.
- Award Basis: Award will be made to the responsible bidder presenting the lowest priced responsive bid.
- Qualifications: A pre-award survey will be required for the apparent low bidder.
- Registration: Offerors must be registered with the System for Award Management (SAM) to be eligible for award.
- Inquiries: Questions regarding the solicitation must be submitted via Bidder Inquiry in ProjNet at https://www.projnet.org using Bidder Inquiry Key: 9ES329-WC76M4.
Additional Notes
Prospective contractors are encouraged to register as an Interested Vendor on SAM.gov. Subcontracting opportunities can be posted on the Small Business Administration's Subnet. Primary Contact: Cori A. Caimi (Cori.A.Caimi@usace.army.mil, 504-862-1352). Secondary Contact: Jeffrey Sprunger (jeffrey.s.sprunger@usace.army.mil, 504-862-1631).