New Haven Harbor Improvement Dredging, New Haven, CT
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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.
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- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
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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, New England District (Department of Defense / Department of the Army) plans to issue an Unrestricted Invitation for Bids (IFB) for the New Haven Harbor Improvement Dredging project in New Haven, CT. This project involves significant dredging operations to deepen and widen the navigation channel and turning basin. The estimated construction cost is between $50,000,000.00 and $100,000,000.00. The solicitation is expected to be available on or about May 18, 2026, with bids due by July 1, 2026.
Scope of Work
This project requires mechanical dredging to improve the New Haven Harbor Federal Navigation Project (FNP). Key tasks include:
- Deepening the navigation channel and turning basin from 35-foot to 40-foot depth below Mean Lower Low Water (MLLW).
- Widening the entrance channel to 600 feet, the bend through breakwaters to 800 feet, and the main channel to 500 feet.
- Removing approximately 3,500,000 cubic yards (CY) of fine-grained silt and organic material, 850,000 CY of medium-to-fine grained sand, and 60,000 CY of rock.
- Rock removal to a minimum elevation of -42 Feet MLLW with a 2-foot allowable overdepth; other areas to -40 Feet MLLW with a 2-foot allowable overdepth.
- Placing dredged material into scows for transport and disposal at specified sites, including Central Long Island Sound Disposal Site (CLDS) and up to four other beneficial use sites.
- Maintaining a minimum production rate of 300,000 CY per 30 consecutive calendar days.
Contract Details
- Type: Unrestricted Invitation for Bid (IFB)
- NAICS: 237990 (Dredging and Surface Cleanup Activities), Size Standard: $37 Million
- Estimated Cost: $50,000,000.00 to $100,000,000.00
- Construction Duration: Approximately nineteen months
- Dredging/Disposal Operations: Anticipated to take 9-10 months over two seasons:
- Season One: October 1, 2026 to March 1, 2027
- Season Two: October 1, 2027 to March 1, 2028
Submission & Eligibility
- Set-Aside: Unrestricted. Open to any responsible contractor meeting the $37M size standard.
- Solicitation Availability: On or about May 18, 2026.
- Submission Method: Online only via SAM.gov. Hard copies will not be provided.
Key Dates
- Solicitation Published: June 4, 2026 (Pre-solicitation notice posted April 30, 2026)
- Solicitation Available: On or about May 18, 2026
- Bids Due: July 1, 2026, by 5:00 PM ET
Contact Information
For additional questions, contact Kyle Hall at kyle.k.hall@usace.army.mil or (978) 318-8479.