Salem River NJ Maintenance Dredging
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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.
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- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
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Quick Summary
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Philadelphia District (NAP), anticipates a Solicitation for Maintenance Dredging of the Salem River in Salem, NJ. This project involves clearing approximately 116,000 cubic yards of sediment with beneficial use placement. This is a Total Small Business Set-Aside with an estimated magnitude between $1,000,000 and $5,000,000. Bids are due by March 2, 2026, at 6:00 PM EST.
Scope of Work
Contract work will consist of maintenance dredging the Salem River, NJ federal navigation channel to an authorized depth of 16 ft MLLW plus 2 ft overdepth (non-contour dredging), with the turning basin at 16 ft MLLW plus 1 ft overdepth. Approximately 116,000 cubic yards of fine-sand and silty sediment will be removed. Beneficial use placement of dredged sediments will occur at designated locations within the US Fish and Wildlife Service's Supawna Meadows National Wildlife Refuge, Goose Pond area. Turning Basin dredging may have a separate placement area at Tilbury Island.
Specialized Experience Required: Contractors must demonstrate prior experience in dredging projects involving beneficial use placement techniques within environmentally sensitive coastal marshes and wetlands, and knowledge of dynamic conditions for these placements. Environmental Restriction: No dredging can occur between March 1 and June 30.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Solicitation
- Magnitude: Between $1,000,000 and $5,000,000
- NAICS Code: 237990, Dredging and Surface Cleanup Activities (SBA Size Standard: $37,000,000)
- Period of Performance: 300 calendar days from Notice to Proceed (NTP)
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business (FAR 19.5)
- Response Due: March 2, 2026, 6:00 PM EST
- Published: February 24, 2026
Submission Requirements
Bidders must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) database (sam.gov) and PIEE at the time of bid submission. Bids must be submitted exclusively through the PIEE Solicitation Module.
Additional Notes
Specific procurement information will be available in the solicitation documents posted on SAM.gov and the PIEE Solicitation Module. Potential bidders are responsible for monitoring SAM.gov for any amendments, updates, or responses to questions.