North East River Maintenance Dredging, Cecil County, MD
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 (USACE), Baltimore District is conducting a Sources Sought to identify qualified industry partners for North East River Maintenance Dredging in Cecil County, MD. This is market research to inform future acquisition decisions and is not a request for proposal. Capability statements are due May 15, 2026.
Project Scope
USACE Baltimore District plans maintenance dredging in the North East River to its authorized depth of 7 feet (plus 2 feet overdepth). The project involves removing up to 100,000 cubic yards of silty to sandy material using a hydraulic cutterhead pipeline dredge. Dredged material will be transported approximately 6 miles via pipeline to an existing upland placement site. The specific dredging window is from October 16, 2026, to February 15, 2027. The estimated magnitude of construction is $1,000,000 to $5,000,000, with an approximate duration of 120 calendar days from Notice to Proceed.
Contract Details
- Type: Sources Sought (Market Research)
- NAICS: 237990 - Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction
- Size Standard: $37,000,000
- Set-Aside: None specified (market research stage, but small business categories are requested)
- Small Business Rule: Firms must perform at least 40% of the dredged volume with their own equipment or equipment owned by another small dredging concern to be considered small.
- Place of Performance: North East, MD 21901
Submission Requirements
Interested firms must submit a capability statement (max 10 pages, one PDF) addressing:
- Firm's details (name, address, POC, phone, email, CAGE, UEI).
- SAM registration status.
- Small business category (e.g., Small Business, SDVOSB, WOSB, HUBZone, 8(a)).
- Confirmation of not being prohibited from federal business.
- A letter from surety for bonding capacity for a project of this magnitude.
- At least two (2) examples of similar projects (size/scope) within the past six years, including dates, references, floating plant used, and final costs.
- Details on expertise, equipment (types, number), and personnel (name, number).
- Examples of previous Federal government work with references.
Deadlines & Contacts
- Response Due: May 15, 2026, at 11:00 AM EDT
- Published: April 30, 2026
- Submit to: Lauren N. Elamenuel (lauren.n.elamenuel@usace.army.mil) and Tamara Bonomolo (tamara.c.bonomolo@usace.army.mil).
- Note: Telephone inquiries will not be accepted. This is not an RFP and does not guarantee a future solicitation.