Mississippi River, Baton Rouge to Gulf, Southwest Pass Hopper Dredge Contract No. 6-2026 (OM26006)
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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 Orleans District, is soliciting bids for Mississippi River, Baton Rouge to Gulf, Southwest Pass Hopper Dredge Contract No. 6-2026 (OM26006). This is an unrestricted procurement for furnishing a fully crewed and equipped self-propelled trailing suction type hopper dredge. The estimated magnitude of construction is between $10,000,000.00 and $25,000,000.00. Bids are due by May 7, 2028, at 10:30 AM Central Time.
Scope of Work
The work involves providing one fully crewed and equipped self-propelled trailing suction type hopper dredge. Operations will primarily be conducted in the Mississippi River and Southwest Pass, with potential work in other areas within and outside the New Orleans District. All work must comply with EM 385-1-1 "Safety and Occupational Health Requirements".
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price
- Estimated Magnitude: $10,000,000.00 - $25,000,000.00
- Period of Performance: Estimated at 137 calendar days after notice to proceed.
- Set-Aside: Unrestricted Procurement
- Bids Due: May 7, 2028, 10:30 AM Central Time
- Published Date: May 8, 2026
Submission & Evaluation
Award will be made to the responsible bidder presenting the lowest-priced responsive bid. Bidders must submit full, accurate, and complete information as required by the solicitation. The apparent low bidder will be required to provide a "Hopper Dredge and Attendant Plant Data Sheet" and undergo a pre-award survey.
Additional Notes
Prospective contractors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) to receive a Government contract award. All inquiries should be directed to Cori A. Caimi (Cori.A.Caimi@usace.army.mil, 504-862-1352) or Bambi Raja (Bambi.L.Raja@usace.army.mil, 504-862-1499). Questions and answers will be managed through ProjNet using Bidder Inquiry Key: W8NISZ-Z9265D.