San Joaquin/Stockton DWSC FY26 Maintenance Dredging Project

Questions & Answers / Clarifications

This document provides clarifications and responses to questions regarding the W912P726BA001 San Joaquin / Stockton DWSC FY26 Maintenance Dredging solicitation.

• RFO Applicability: The government confirmed that RFO provisions and clauses are used for this solicitation. Links to the RFO are provided under FAR 52.252-1 and 52.252-2.
• Site Inspection Clause: The first sentence of Specification Section 35 20 23, Paragraph 3.5.1, regarding the contractor satisfying itself as to the conditions of dredged material placement sites, has been deleted from the Solicitation via amendment 0002.
• Pre-Bid Site Visit: Due to resource constraints, a pre-bid site visit will not be provided, and a bid allowance for this effort will not be included.

This document clarifies the applicability of RFO provisions and modifies a specific clause related to site inspections. It also explicitly states that a pre-bid site visit will not be offered, impacting how bidders assess site conditions and determine their bid.

Amendment / Modification

This amendment (0002) to Solicitation W912P726BA001 modifies the original solicitation with the following changes:

• Bid Opening Time: The bid opening time has been changed from 01:00 PM PST on May 11, 2026, to 01:30 PM PDT on May 11, 2026.

• Meeting Information: A Microsoft Teams Meeting ID and Passcode have been provided for the bid opening.

• Technical Specification Update: Section 35 20 23 (Dredging), Part 3.5.1, has been updated by deleting the sentence: "The Contractor is to satisfy itself as to conditions of the dredged material placement sites, including all dikes, during a site inspection."

• Section 00 21 00 (Instructions, Conditions and Notices to Bidders/Offerors and Evaluation Criteria for Award) - specifically regarding the bid opening time and meeting details.

• Section 35 20 23 (Dredging) - specifically Part 3.5.1.

Bidders must note the updated bid opening time. All other submission requirements and evaluation factors remain as previously stated, unless otherwise modified by this or future amendments.

Amendment / Modification

This amendment modifies Solicitation W912P726BA001, originally issued on 10 APR 2026.

• The Period of Performance (POP) has been reduced from 196 calendar days to 166 calendar days after receiving notice to proceed.

• STANDARD FORM 1442, Box 11 (Period of Performance).

• SECTION 00 73 00 – SPECIAL CONTRACT REQUIREMENTS (Commencement, Prosecution, and Completion of Work).

• The change primarily affects the timeline for project completion. No changes to proposal submission deadlines or evaluation factors are indicated by this amendment.

Questions & Answers / Clarifications

This document provides a response to a bidder's question regarding the applicability of the Revolutionary FAR Overhaul (RFO) to the W912P726BA001 San Joaquin / Stockton DWSC FY26 Maintenance Dredging solicitation.

• Question: A bidder inquired if the RFO, which incorporates Department of War 2026 Class Deviations, is applicable to the referenced contract, as it was not explicitly found in the contract documents.
• Response: The government confirmed that RFO provisions and clauses are indeed used for this solicitation. The link to the RFO is provided under FAR 52.252-1 and 52.252-2.

This clarification confirms the inclusion of RFO provisions and directs bidders to the relevant FAR clauses for further information. Bidders should ensure their proposals account for these RFO requirements.

Solicitation / IFB

This Invitation for Bids (IFB) is for the FY26 Maintenance Dredging Project in the San Joaquin/Stockton Deep Water Ship Channels (DWSC) across Contra Costa, Sacramento, and San Joaquin Counties, California. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) is procuring annual maintenance dredging services. The work involves dredging to specified depths, with dredge material suitable for Government-furnished upland sites or Contractor-furnished beneficial reuse sites. The estimated cost range for this project is between $5,000,000 and $10,000,000.

• Dredging Depths: -35-ft MLLW plus 1-ft paid overdepth for most reaches; -38.5-ft MLLW plus 1-ft paid overdepth for the sediment trap.

• Dredging Method: Can be performed using either a clamshell dredger or a hydraulic cutterhead dredger. If hydraulic, it must have a minimum 16-inch diameter pipeline and 1,800 horsepower for the main pump engine.

• Monitoring: Contractor must hire a 3rd party for fish monitoring, water quality monitoring, and hydrographic survey requirements.

• Dredging Plant & Equipment Schedule: Bidders must complete and submit this schedule as part of their bid.

• Dredging Quality Management (DQM) System: Required for scow monitoring and pipeline hydraulic dredge operations, including data transmission to the DQM database.

• Environmental Controls: Contractor is responsible for dredge material placement site preparation and management, adhering to temporary environmental controls, and complying with various environmental regulations and monitoring plans (e.g., water quality, fish entrainment).

• Contract Type: Single Firm-Fixed Price (FFP) contract.

• Period of Performance: Work must commence within 1 calendar day of Notice to Proceed and be completed within 196 calendar days.

• Bonds: Performance and Payment Bonds (100% of contract price) and a Bid Guarantee (20% of bid price or $3,000,000, whichever is less) are required.

• Insurance: Minimum insurance coverage is required for Workmen's Compensation, Employer's Liability, General Liability, and Comprehensive Automobile Liability.

• Offer Due Date: May 11, 2026, 11:30 AM local time.

• Bid Opening: Public bid opening will be held on May 11, 2026, at 01:00 PM PST via Microsoft Teams.

• Questions Due: Inquiries must be received no later than 14 calendar days prior to the bid due date via email to Lisa Ip.

• Submission Method: Offers must be submitted electronically through the PIEE website. Telegraphic, Facsimile, emailed, hand-delivered, or mailed bids are not acceptable.

• Submittal Requirements: Bid package must include a cover letter, SF-1442, CAGE number, acknowledgement of amendments, Pricing Schedule, Representations & Certifications, SAM Record, and Submissions for Determination of Contractor Responsibility (financial capability, credit reports).

• Small Business Subcontracting Plan: Not required with the initial bid package, but the selected low bidder must submit an acceptable plan after bid opening (goal: 20% of total subcontracting dollars).

• This is a Full and Open Competition. All prospective offerors must be registered in SAM.gov and PIEE.

• A pre-award survey may be required from the low bidder if they have not had a contract with the USACE San Francisco, Sacramento, or Los Angeles Districts within the last 12 months.

• A site visit is encouraged; contact Peter Mull for arrangements.

• Wage Determinations (General Decision Numbers CA20260018 and CA20260007) are included.

Solicitation

This document is a solicitation for the FY26 Maintenance Dredging Project for the San Joaquin River / Stockton Deep Water Ship Channel (DWSC) in San Joaquin County, California. The project involves maintenance dredging to ensure the channel remains at its required depth.

• Dredging of various reaches along the San Joaquin River and Stockton Deep Water Ship Channel.

• Specific project depths are noted, including a special depth for the sediment trap (Reach 12) at -38.5 ft MLLW.

• Dredging to a project depth of -35 ft MLLW, with allowable overdepths.

• Management and placement of dredged material at designated disposal sites.

• Compliance with specifications for dredging, especially near utility crossings.

• Solicitation Number: W912P726BA001

• Contract Number: W912P726CXXXX

• Issue Date: April 2026

• Period of Performance: Not explicitly stated, but tied to FY26.

• Specific submission instructions and evaluation criteria are not detailed in this document, which primarily consists of cover sheets and dredging plans.

• Key deadlines or milestones are not provided in this excerpt.

• No specific set-aside or eligibility requirements are mentioned in the provided document pages.

• The document includes detailed dredging plans for numerous reaches (e.g., Reach 1: STA 68+00 to STA 175+00, Reach 2: STA 345+00 to STA 405+00, etc.).

• Various disposal sites are identified, including Antioch Dunes, Scour Pond, Bradford Island, Mandeville, Tule Island, Roberts Island I, Roberts Island II, and Rough and Ready Island.

• The document references other specification sections for detailed requirements (e.g., Section 00 10 00 Bid Schedule, Section 01 11 00 Summary of Work, Section 35 20 23 Dredging).