New Haven Harbor Improvement Dredging, New Haven, CT
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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, New England District (DEPT OF DEFENSE, DEPT OF THE ARMY) is seeking bids for the New Haven Harbor Improvement Dredging project in New Haven, CT. This is an unrestricted Invitation for Bid (IFB) with an estimated construction cost between $50,000,000.00 and $100,000,000.00. Bids are due July 1, 2026.
Scope of Work
This project involves mechanically dredging the navigation channel and turning basin from 35-foot to 40-foot depth below mean lower low water (MLLW). Key tasks include:
- Widening the entrance channel to 600 feet, the bend through breakwaters to 800 feet, and the main channel to 500 feet.
- Removal of 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, and other areas to -40 Feet MLLW with a 2-foot allowable overdepth.
- Dredged material will be placed into scows for transport and disposal at specified sites, including Central Long Island Sound Disposal Site (CLDS) and up to four other sites for beneficial use.
- A minimum production rate of 300,000 CY per 30 consecutive calendar days is expected.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Unrestricted Invitation for Bid (IFB)
- NAICS: 237990 (Construction Of Restoration Of Real Property), Size Standard: $37M
- Estimated Cost: $50,000,000.00 - $100,000,000.00
- Construction Duration: Approximately nineteen months.
- Dredging Seasons: 9-10 months over two seasons: Season One (October 1, 2026 to March 1, 2027) and Season Two (October 1, 2027 to March 1, 2028).
- Response Due: July 1, 2026, by 5:00 PM ET.
- Published: June 11, 2026 (Pre-solicitation notice posted April 30, 2026).
Eligibility & Submission
This is an unrestricted IFB, open to any responsible contractor meeting the $37M size standard. The solicitation requirements and contract documents were expected to be available online only via SAM.gov on or about May 18, 2026. Hard copies will not be provided.
Additional Notes
Environmental coordination and permitting for the project have been completed. For additional questions, contact Kyle Hall via email at kyle.k.hall@usace.army.mil or by phone at (978) 318-8479.