FY25 Ludington and Pentwater Maintenance Dredging
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
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, Detroit District (W072 ENDIST DETROIT), has posted an Abstract of Offers for the FY25 Ludington and Pentwater Maintenance Dredging project, a Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5). The solicitation, identified as W911XK26BA011, closed on March 20, 2026, with bids now opened and detailed in the abstract. This opportunity involved dredging operations in Ludington and Pentwater Harbors.
Scope of Work
The project required mobilization to Ludington and Pentwater Harbors to perform maintenance dredging between specified upstream and downstream limits. Dredged material was to be placed at respective placement sites as outlined in the contract drawings and specifications. The contract included potential option(s) for re-mobilization to Pentwater Harbor in 2027 for additional dredging.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Solicitation (now closed)
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
- Original Response Date: March 20, 2026
- Abstract of Offers Posted: March 23, 2026
- Amendment 0001: Issued to provide revised Plan Sheets CN101 and CN102.
Bid Results (from Abstract of Offers)
The Abstract of Offers details bids received from three offerors:
- Walsh Service Solutions LLC
- Viking Marine Construction LLC
- King Co Inc.
The abstract provides line items for mobilization/demobilization and various dredging quantities (CY) for both Ludington and Pentwater Harbors, including options for different quantities and years. Each offeror's unit price, estimated amount, and bid security are listed. Notably, the document indicates inconsistencies in the "Mobilization & Demobilization" and "Option Year Mobilization & Demobilization" for Walsh Service Solutions LLC, affecting their final bid amount. All offerors acknowledged issued amendments.
Agency & Contact
- Department: DEPT OF DEFENSE / DEPT OF THE ARMY
- Office: W072 ENDIST DETROIT
- Primary Contact: Noah Bruck (noah.r.bruck@usace.army.mil, 313-226-2657)
Additional Information
Information regarding the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' process for settling requests for equitable adjustments and duration goals for definitization of equitable adjustments for change orders under construction contracts is available via a provided link to the USACE website.