Freshwater Bayou - Lock to The Gulf, Freshwater Bayou Maintenance Dredging #26-1, ED 25-018
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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 Orleans District (USACE) has issued a presolicitation notice for Maintenance Dredging of the Freshwater Bayou Channel from the Lock to the Gulf. This project, designated ED 25-018, involves significant material removal and disposal, with an estimated construction magnitude between $10,000,000 and $25,000,000. The solicitation is expected to be issued as an UNRESTRICTED Invitation for Bid (IFB) on or about June 18, 2026.
Scope of Work
The work primarily consists of the removal and satisfactory disposal of all material above elevation -16.0 MLG from C/L Station 70+00 (Mile 1.3) to C/L Station -210+00 (Mile -4.0) within the Freshwater Bayou Channel. All dredged material must be transported and deposited on the Gulf Shoreline west of the Freshwater Bayou channel, as detailed in the contract drawings. The estimated time for completion is 150 calendar days after receipt of the Notice to Proceed.
Contract & Timeline
- Opportunity Type: Presolicitation (Synopsis)
- Solicitation Type: Invitation for Bid (IFB)
- Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price (FFP)
- Set-Aside: UNRESTRICTED
- NAICS Code: 237990 (Construction Of Dredging Facilities)
- Magnitude: Between $10,000,000 and $25,000,000
- Expected Solicitation Issue Date: On or about June 18, 2026
- Published Date: June 3, 2026
Additional Notes
This is a synopsis, not a solicitation. Specifications are not available at this time, and technical or contractual questions will not be accepted or answered until the solicitation is issued. The solicitation, including 5 drawings and specifications, will be available free of charge via electronic posting on SAM.gov (https://sam.gov). Paper copies will not be issued, and telephone/fax requests will not be honored. Bidders must maintain an active registration in the System for Award Management (SAM) database to be eligible for award. Amendments will also be posted exclusively on SAM.gov, and bidders are responsible for periodically checking the website for updates. Subcontracting opportunities are encouraged to be posted on the Small Business Administration's Subnet.