West Coast Hopper Maintenance Dredging 2026
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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, Portland District (W071 ENDIST PORTLAND), under the Department of Defense, is soliciting proposals for West Coast Hopper Maintenance Dredging 2026. This Unrestricted opportunity seeks services to maintain federally authorized navigation channel depths across multiple West Coast locations. Proposals are due March 2, 2026, by 01:00 PM local time (Portland, OR).
Scope of Work
This project involves comprehensive maintenance dredging at various critical locations, including Humboldt Bay, CA; Lower Columbia River, OR/WA; Coos Bay, OR; Mouth of the Columbia River, OR/WA; and East Sand Island, OR/WA. Key requirements include:
- Removing specified materials from designated pay areas.
- Placing dredged material at specified sites (e.g., Shallow Water Site, North Jetty Site, Deep Water Site, East Sand Island).
- Mobilization/demobilization, bin measurement, transit miles, and third-party hydrographic surveys.
- Site restoration for East Sand Island (Division 32) and Trailing Suction Dredging (Division 35).
- Compliance with specific environmental work windows and placement site restrictions.
Key Amendments
Amendment 0002 (issued Feb 24, 2026) made several technical revisions:
- Added paragraph 3.9.2 under section 35 24 13.11 82 (Trailing Suction Dredging).
- Revised paragraphs 3.6 and 3.7 under section 32 90 00.00 25 (Site Restoration for East Sand Island).
- Revised paragraph 3.5.3.c under section 35 24 13.11 82.
- Extended Projnet bidder inquiries to February 25, 2026. This amendment does not extend the offer receipt date. Amendment 0001 (issued Feb 18, 2026) added Section 01 35 26.00 82, "Governmental Safety Requirements," to the specifications.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Solicitation (Award based on price and price-related factors).
- Set-Aside: Unrestricted.
- Period of Performance: Contractor to begin within 10 calendar days of Notice to Proceed (NTP) and complete within 258 calendar days after NTP.
- Offers Due: March 2, 2026, by 01:00 PM local time (Portland, OR).
- Submission Method: Electronic submission only (PDF format).
- Bid Opening: Telephonically at 2:00 PM on the bid due date.
Evaluation
Award will be made considering only price and price-related factors.
Additional Notes
Performance and payment bonds are required. The solicitation includes requirements for Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC). Detailed coordinate points for East Sand Island are provided as an attachment. Primary Contact: Julia Carlton (julia.b.carlton2.civ@usace.army.mil).