Mississippi River Outlets, Vicinity of Venice, Louisiana, Baptiste Collette Bar Channel, #24-2 Maintenance Dredging, Plaquemines Parish, Louisiana
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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, is soliciting bids for maintenance dredging of the Baptiste Collette Bar Channel, #24-2, in Plaquemines Parish, Louisiana. This UNRESTRICTED procurement, valued between $10 million and $25 million, involves the removal and disposal of excavated material. A bid opening date will be established via a future amendment.
Scope of Work
The work entails the removal and satisfactory disposal of all material excavated from the Baptiste Collette Bar Channel, within the limits specified in the contract drawings. The project includes 11 drawings and specifications. All work must comply with EM 385-1-1 "Corps of Engineers Safety and Occupational Health Requirements Manual," dated March 2024.
Contract & Timeline
- Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price
- Estimated Value: $10,000,000 to $25,000,000
- Performance Period: 150 calendar days after receipt of notice to proceed
- Set-Aside: UNRESTRICTED
- Bonds: Performance and Payment Bonds are required.
- Offer Acceptance Period: 60 calendar days
- Bid Opening: To be established by future amendment.
Submission & Evaluation
Bids must be submitted electronically via the System for Award Management (SAM) website (www.sam.gov). No other transmission methods (e.g., email, facsimile, regular mail, hand-carried) will be accepted or evaluated. An Offer Guarantee is required. Offerors must be actively registered in SAM under NAICS Code 237990 (Construction Of Dredging Facilities) to be eligible for award.
Additional Notes
Prospective contractors are responsible for monitoring SAM.gov for the release of the solicitation package and any updates. Inquiries should be directed to Contract Specialist Francesca DeBoer at (504) 862-1604 or via email at Francesca.E.deBoer@usace.army.mil. Email is preferred for prompt responses. Service Contract Labor Standards apply.