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.
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), Philadelphia District, is soliciting bids for the Maintenance Dredging of the Salem River in Salem, NJ. This project involves clearing approximately 116,000 cubic yards of sediment with a primary focus on beneficial use placement in sensitive wildlife environments. This procurement is a Total Small Business Set-Aside.
Scope of Work
Contract work consists of maintenance dredging the federal navigation channel to an authorized depth of 16 ft MLLW plus 2 ft overdepth (non-contour), while the turning basin requires 16 ft MLLW plus 1 ft overdepth.
- Volume: Removal of approximately 116,000 cubic yards of fine-sand and silty sediment.
- Placement: Dredged material will be placed for beneficial use at designated locations within the Supawna Meadows National Wildlife Refuge (Goose Pond area). Turning basin dredging may utilize a different placement area at Tilbury Island.
- Specialized Experience: Contractors must demonstrate prior experience in beneficial use placement techniques within environmentally sensitive coastal marshes and wetlands.
Contract & Timeline
- Estimated Value: Between $1,000,000 and $5,000,000.
- Period of Performance: 300 calendar days from the Notice to Proceed (NTP).
- Environmental Restrictions: No dredging operations are permitted between March 1 and June 30 due to environmental restrictions.
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business (NAICS 237990).
Submission & Deadlines
- Response Due Date: March 2, 2026, by 6:00 PM UTC.
- Submission Method: Bids must be submitted electronically through the PIEE Solicitation Module. Registration in both SAM.gov and PIEE is mandatory for bid submission.
Additional Notes
Specific procurement details are available in the solicitation documents on SAM.gov and PIEE. Bidders are responsible for monitoring these platforms for any amendments or updates.