Maintenance Dredging of NY & NJ Channels, Seguine/Ward/Outerbridge Reaches, Federal Navigation Project
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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.
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), New York District, is soliciting bids for Maintenance Dredging of the New York & New Jersey Channels, Seguine/Ward/Outerbridge Reaches Federal Navigation Project. This project involves dredging approximately 330,000 cubic yards of critical shoals to a depth of -35 feet Mean Lower Low Water (MLLW) plus 2 feet allowable overdepth, with subsequent placement at the Historic Area Remediation Site (HARS). The estimated contract value is between $5,000,000.00 and $15,000,000.00. This is an Unrestricted Full and Open Competition with a HUBZone Price Evaluation Preference. Bids are due May 13, 2026, at 2:00 PM EST.
Scope of Work
The project requires the removal of selected critical shoals from the Seguine/Ward/Outerbridge reaches. Work will likely necessitate a mechanical dredge with an environmental clamshell bucket, along with multiple ocean-going, bottom-dumping barges, tugboats, and survey vessels. The project is divided into three dredging reaches (CLINs 0002, 0003, 0004), and includes mobilization/demobilization (CLIN 0001) and a Black Box Monitoring Unit (CLIN 0005). Contractors must maintain an integrated production rate of at least 8,000 cubic yards per calendar day. All dredging and placement activities must comply with federal, state, and local environmental criteria, including those from EPA, USACE, NJDEP, and NYSDEC. Seasonal dredging restrictions apply from October 1 to November 30 for specific areas (Sheets 6-10).
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Firm Fixed Price Invitation for Bids (IFB No. W912DS-26-B-A014)
- Estimated Value: $5,000,000.00 - $15,000,000.00
- NAICS Code: 237990 (Construction Of Dredging Facilities), Size Standard $37,000,000.00
- Set-Aside: 100% Unrestricted Full and Open Competition (HUBZone Price Evaluation Preference)
- Plans & Specifications Available: April 2026
- Bid Opening: May 13, 2026, 2:00 PM EST
- Award Anticipated: Late June 2026
- Work Anticipated: September - December 2026
- Performance Period: Commence within 5 calendar days of Notice to Proceed (NTP), complete within 54 calendar days.
- Liquidated Damages: $2,987 per calendar day of delay.
Submission & Evaluation
- Bid Submission Deadline: May 13, 2026, 2:00 PM EST
- Submission Location: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, New York District Contracting Division, 26 Federal Plaza, Room 16-300, New York, NY 10278-0090, Attn: Matthew Lubiak.
- Evaluation: Award will be based on the lowest total price from a responsible and responsive bidder. Bidders must submit a bid bond on Standard Form 24 and bid on all items to avoid rejection. Bids may be rejected if materially unbalanced. The offer acceptance period is a minimum of 120 calendar days.
Key Documents & Resources
Bidders should review the Solicitation (W912DS-26-B-A014) for detailed requirements, the Project Site Plan & Notes for visual guidance on dredging areas and restrictions, and the XYZ Data (Attachment M) for critical survey information. Additional survey data is available via https://Navigation.usace.army.mil/.