Maintenance Dredging of NY & NJ Channels, Seguine/Ward/Outerbridge Reaches, Federal Navigation Project
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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 Federal Navigation Project. This unrestricted procurement seeks contractors to dredge approximately 330,000 cubic yards of material and place it at the Historic Area Remediation Site (HARS). The estimated value is between $5,000,000 and $15,000,000. Bids are due May 15, 2026, at 2:00 PM EST.
Scope of Work
This project involves maintenance dredging of critical shoals in the Seguine/Ward/Outerbridge reaches of the New York and New Jersey Channels to a depth of -35 feet Mean Lower Low Water (MLLW) plus a 2-foot allowable overdepth. The dredged material, primarily silt and sand, will be placed at the Historic Area Remediation Site (HARS). The work is divided into three dredging reaches (CLINs 0002, 0003, 0004), with additional CLINs for mobilization/demobilization (CLIN 0001) and a Black Box Monitoring Unit (CLIN 0005).
Key requirements include using a mechanical dredge with an environmental clamshell bucket, along with ocean-going, bottom-dumping barges, tugboats, and survey vessels. The contractor must achieve an integrated production rate of at least 8,000 cubic yards per calendar day. Work is anticipated to occur between September and December 2026, with a required start within five calendar days of the Notice to Proceed.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price Solicitation (IFB No. W912DS-26-B-A014)
- Estimated Magnitude: $5,000,000 to $15,000,000
- NAICS Code: 237990 (Dredging and Surface Cleanup Activities), Size Standard: $37,000,000
- Set-Aside: 100% Unrestricted Full and Open Competition
- Performance Period: Work to begin within 5 calendar days of Notice to Proceed and complete within 54 calendar days (based on 8,000 CY/day production rate for 330,000 CY).
- Liquidated Damages: $2,987 per calendar day of delay.
Submission & Evaluation
Bids are due by May 15, 2026, at 2:00 PM EST, with bid opening immediately following. Submissions must be delivered to the 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. Award will be made to the responsible and responsive bidder with the lowest total price. Bidders must bid on all items and use revised bond forms (SF24, SF25, SF25A); failure to do so may result in rejection. A bid guarantee is required. Offer acceptance period is a minimum of 120 calendar days. Inquiries must be submitted via email to the Contract Specialist and Contracting Officer by 11:59 AM EDT, seven calendar days prior to the closing date.
Key Amendments & Notes
Amendment 0002 incorporated the NYSDEC Water Quality Certificate (WQC), introducing seasonal dredging restrictions (e.g., October 1 to November 30 on specific sheets) and requiring Protected Species Observers (PSO) from September 1 to October 31 on other sheets. It also updated security requirements, replacing physical security with an E-Verify program for candidate pre-screening. Dredging is generally prohibited from March 1 to June 30 for fish protection and in shallow areas (-20 feet MLW or less) from January 1 to May 31 for winter flounder. Bidders should review the provided survey data and project drawings for detailed site conditions and technical specifications.