Sources Sought for dredging and placement of material at the Historic Area Remediation Site (HARS) at (Area 1) Gravesend Bay Anchorage New York Bay and (Area 2) Arthur Kill Channel
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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, New York District, is conducting a Sources Sought for market research to identify qualified contractors for dredging and material placement at two critical locations: Gravesend Bay Anchorage in Lower New York Bay and the Arthur Kill Channel between Staten Island, NY, and mainland New Jersey. This is for planning purposes only; no solicitation is available at this time, and no awards will be made from responses. Responses are due by April 10, 2026, at 4:00 PM EST.
Project Scope
This effort combines two distinct projects into one contract for efficiency.
- Gravesend Bay Anchorage: The project aims to deepen the anchorage from -47 ft. Mean Lower Low Water (MLLW) to -50 ft. MLLW and widen it to accommodate larger vessels. This involves dredging approximately 1,000,000 cubic yards of material, which will be placed at the Historic Area Remediation Site (HARS).
- Arthur Kill Channel: This project focuses on removing remaining foundations of the original Goethals Bridge dolphins, which pose navigational hazards, and deepening the channel from -35 ft. MLLW to -42 ft. MLLW in that vicinity. Approximately 15,000 cubic yards of dredged material, including debris and concrete, will be placed upland.
Key Requirements & Information Requested
The Government is seeking information from firms (large or small businesses) capable of performing this work. The primary NAICS code is 237990 (Dredging / Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction), with a Small Business Size Standard of $37,000,000. Respondents should provide:
- Business Characteristics: Company name, address, point of contact, CAGE Code, DUNS Number, bonding capacity (per contract and total), and business size classification (e.g., small, large, HUBZone, 8(a), SDVOSB) for both prime and any planned subcontractors.
- Experience: Details on the largest channel dredging contract (in cubic yards), experience in New York/Long Island, and a list of at least three similar Atlantic Coast dredging/beach placement contracts, including size, cost, technical qualifications, customer feedback, and complexities.
- Equipment: Forecasted dredging and support equipment (pumps, bulldozers, etc.) and their daily capacity.
- Capacity: Ability to perform in Federal Fiscal Year 2027, earliest mobilization date, potential construction duration issues, and expected subcontracting percentage.
- Comments: Any additional comments or recommendations.
Submission Details
- Response Due Date: April 10, 2026, by 4:00 PM Eastern Standard Time (EST).
- Submission Method: Completed Survey Questionnaires, not exceeding 10 pages, must be submitted via email to Brian Winters at brian.h.winters@usace.army.mil.
- Important: Firms failing to provide all requested information may not be considered for the acquisition decision.
Important Notes
This is a Sources Sought announcement for market analysis only. It does not constitute a Request for Proposal (RFP) or Invitation for Bid (IFB), nor does it commit the Government to any ultimate acquisition approach or to award a contract. The Government does not intend to rank submittals or provide replies to interested firms.