Beach Nourishment Townsends Inlet to Cape May Inlet
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 (USACE), Philadelphia District (NAP), anticipates a requirement for beach nourishment along the Atlantic Ocean coastline from Townsends Inlet to Cape May Inlet, Cape May County, New Jersey. This solicitation involves placing significant quantities of beachfill in Avalon and Stone Harbor, with multiple options for additional work. The estimated magnitude is between $20,000,000 and $45,000,000. Bids are due May 26, 2026.
Scope of Work
The base bid includes placing approximately 435,032 cubic yards of beachfill in the Borough of Avalon (6,300 feet) and 228,867 cubic yards of beachfill in the Borough of Stone Harbor (14,100 feet). The contract may also include up to eight options:
- Options 1-3 (Avalon): Additional beachfill quantities of 25,000, 75,000, and 150,000 cubic yards.
- Option 4 (Avalon): Planting approximately 2,883 square yards of dune grass.
- Option 5 (Avalon): Estimated 347 square yards of cross-over repair.
- Options 6-8 (Stone Harbor): Additional beachfill quantities of 25,000, 50,000, and 100,000 cubic yards. Beachfill material must come from authorized borrow areas near Townsends Inlet and Hereford Inlet.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Solicitation
- Magnitude: Between $20,000,000 and $45,000,000
- NAICS: 237990 (Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction) with a $45.0M size standard.
- Period of Performance: 81 Calendar Days from Notice to Proceed (NTP).
- Set-Aside: None specified.
- Bids Due: May 26, 2026, by 6:00 PM ET.
- Published: May 14, 2026.
Submission Requirements
Bidders must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) database (sam.gov) and PIEE at the time of bid submission. Bids must be submitted exclusively through the PIEE Solicitation Module.
Additional Notes
Specific procurement information will be available in the solicitation documents posted on SAM.gov and the PIEE Solicitation Module. Potential bidders are responsible for monitoring SAM.gov for any amendments, updates, or responses to questions.