Urgent Beach Nourishment Townsends Inlet to Cape May Inlet
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
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 (USACE), Philadelphia District (NAP), is conducting market research through a Request for Information (RFI) for the Urgent Beach Nourishment of Townsends Inlet to Cape May Inlet in Cape May County, NJ. This RFI seeks to identify qualified contractors for a project estimated between $20,000,000 and $35,000,000. Responses are due by March 12, 2026.
Scope of Work
The anticipated contract work involves the hydraulic placement of approximately 800,000 to 1,200,000 cubic yards of beachfill along the Atlantic Ocean coastline in the Boroughs of Avalon and Stone Harbor, New Jersey. The project area covers about 6,800 feet in Avalon and 14,500 feet in Stone Harbor. The contract may include 4-6 separate options for additional beachfill, ranging from 50,000 to 400,000 cubic yards in Avalon and 50,000 to 250,000 cubic yards in Stone Harbor. Work may also include planting dune grass and installing sand fencing. Beachfill material must come from authorized borrow areas in Townsends Inlet and Hereford Inlet. Construction is to be completed no later than July 1, 2026.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Request for Information (RFI) / Sources Sought
- Estimated Magnitude: $20,000,000 - $35,000,000
- NAICS Code: 237990, Dredging and Surface Cleanup Activities (SBA Size Standard: $37.0M)
- Set-Aside: None specified
- Response Due: March 12, 2026, 1:00 PM Eastern Time
- Published: March 5, 2026
Evaluation
This RFI is for market research and planning purposes only, aiming to determine a competitive basis. It is not a solicitation, and the Government is under no obligation to issue a solicitation or award a contract. Responses will help assess industry capabilities and potential small business participation.
Information Requested
Respondents are requested to provide:
- Firm name, CAGE/Unique Entity Identifier, and point of contact details.
- Experience: Three beach renourishment projects completed within the last 15 years, detailing project specifics, completion status, role (prime/sub), self-performed percentage, and dollar amount.
- Small Business Status: Classification under NAICS 237990 and any sub-categories.
- Subcontracting Plans: Percentage of work to be subcontracted, type of work for small businesses, and whether only small businesses will be subcontracted.
- Financial Capacity: Bonding capacity per contract and aggregate.
- Intent to Propose: Indication of whether a proposal would be submitted if a solicitation is issued.
Responses must be in Microsoft Word or Adobe PDF format and emailed to Molly.Gallagher@usace.army.mil and Brandon.R.Mormello@usace.army.mil. The subject line should be "Sources Sought-"Urgent Beach Nourishment Townsends Inlet to Cape May Inlet".