TAMPA HARBOR MAINTENANCE DREDGING EGMONT AND MULLET KEY CUTS, HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY, FL
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, Jacksonville District, intends to issue an Invitation for Bid (IFB) for Harbor Maintenance Dredging in Tampa, Florida, specifically for Egmont and Mullet Key Cuts. This will be an Unrestricted Solicitation. The anticipated bid due date is June 18, 2026.
Scope of Work
The project involves maintenance dredging within Egmont Cut-1 through Mullet Key Cut, including a 1-foot allowable overdepth. Dredged material will be placed in the designated Beach Placement Area on Egmont Key. Additional work includes turbidity monitoring, sea turtle trawling, environmental species monitoring, vibration control monitoring, screening, MEC construction support, and tilling. The work is divided into a base and two options.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Firm Fixed-Price Contract (IFB)
- NAICS: 237990, Dredging and Surface Cleanup Activities (Small Business Standard: $37 million)
- Estimated Magnitude: Between $10,000,000 and $25,000,000
- Set-Aside: Unrestricted
- Anticipated Period of Performance:
- Commence within 60 days of Notice to Proceed (anticipated by July 31, 2026).
- Base work completion: November 16, 2026.
- With Option A: December 16, 2026.
- With Option B: December 1, 2026.
- With all Options: December 31, 2026.
- Anticipated IFB Issue Date: On or about May 18, 2026
- Anticipated Bid Due Date: On or about June 18, 2026 (5:00 PM EDT)
Key Requirements & Submission
- Equipment: U.S. Coast Guard Certified Dredge Equipment is required.
- Registration: Vendors must be registered in SAM.gov and register as an interested vendor on Sam.gov to receive amendments.
- Inquiries: All inquiries must be submitted in writing via ProjNet (instructions in solicitation).
- Bid Submission: Electronically via the Procurement Integrated Enterprise Environment (PIEE) Solicitation Module ONLY. No other methods will be accepted.
Pre-Bid Activities
- Pre-Bid Site Visit: Wednesday, May 27, 2026, at 10:00 AM EDT. Refer to FAR 52.236-27 for details and registration.
- Virtual Pre-Bid Conference: Friday, May 29, 2026, at 10:00 AM EDT via Microsoft Teams (Meeting ID: 993 678 805 235 / Passcode: 4Dw7NZ7X, or dial-in +1 601-262-2433, Conference ID: 881 368 249#).