Advance Notice: Maintenance Dredging of New York Harbor, Sandy Hook Federal Navigation 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 (USACE) New York District is providing advance notice for Maintenance Dredging of the Sandy Hook Federal Navigation Channel in New York Harbor. This is an Unrestricted Procurement with an estimated cost between $1,000,000 and $5,000,000. The solicitation is expected in June 2026.
Scope of Work
The project involves removing approximately 190,000 cubic yards of selected critical shoals (primarily sand and gravel) to restore the channel to a depth of -35 feet Mean Lower Low Water (MLLW) plus 2 feet of allowable overdepth. The purpose is to ensure safe and economical use of the channel for military, commercial, and recreational boating. Dredging must be performed using a mechanical dredge with a clamshell bucket, requiring multiple ocean-going barges, tug boats, and ancillary equipment. Dredged material will be transported to and placed at the Sea Bright Offshore Borrow Area (SBOBA), 5 miles southeast of Sandy Hook Point, NJ, and must meet all federal, state, and local criteria. The contractor must maintain an integrated production of at least 8,000 cubic yards per calendar day.
Contract & Timeline
- Estimated Cost: $1,000,000 to $5,000,000
- Liquidated Damages: $3,260.00 per calendar day of delay
- Work Commencement: Within 5 calendar days of Notice to Proceed (NTP)
- Completion: Basic work ready for use within 60 calendar days of NTP
- Solicitation Release: Expected June 2026
- Bid Opening: Expected July 2026
- Award Intention: August 2026
- NTP Issuance: Within 14 calendar days of award
Eligibility / Set-Aside
This is an Unrestricted Procurement.
Additional Notes
This is an advance notice/synopsis for a proposed project and does not contain full solicitation details. Interested parties should monitor SAM.gov for the official solicitation release.