Mississippi River, Baton Rouge to the Gulf, Southwest Pass Maintenance Dredging Non- Continuous Mile 6.0 AHP to Mile 19.5 BHP Cutterhead Dredge No. 4-2026 Specification No. OM26278
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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 proposals for Mississippi River Southwest Pass Maintenance Dredging (Non-Continuous Mile 6.0 AHP to Mile 19.5 BHP) using a cutterhead dredge. This unrestricted procurement has an estimated construction magnitude between $10,000,000 and $25,000,000. Proposals are due by April 15, 2026, at 10:30 AM local time.
Scope of Work
The work involves furnishing one fully crewed and equipped cutterhead dredge with a discharge size of 30 inches or greater inside diameter (ID), including all attendant plant and crew. Work will be performed in the Mississippi River Southwest Pass Area and potentially other areas within the New Orleans District. Compliance with EM 385-1-1 "Safety and Occupational Health Requirements" is mandatory.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price
- Product Service Code: Y1KF (Construction Of Dredging Facilities)
- Magnitude: Between $10,000,000.00 and $25,000,000.00
- Period of Performance: Approximately 52 calendar days for the base item, with an option for an additional 52 calendar days. Performance must begin within 15 calendar days after notice to proceed.
- Set-Aside: Unrestricted
- Place of Performance: Plaquemine, LA, United States
Submission & Evaluation
- Proposals Due: April 15, 2026, 10:30 AM local time. Bids will be publicly opened at this time.
- Evaluation: Award will be made to the responsible bidder presenting the lowest priced responsive bid. A pre-award survey will be required for the apparent low bidder.
- Required Submissions: Bidders must provide a "Cutterhead Dredge and Attendant Plant Data Sheet" and availability documentation. Proposals must contain full, accurate, and complete information.
- Bid Bond: A bid bond is required, with a 1-day calendar period for acceptance.
Additional Notes
- All inquiries should be submitted via email to Cori.A.Caimi@USACE.ARMY.MIL or Bambi.L.Raja@usace.army.mil. Technical inquiries must be submitted via ProjNet (https://www.projnet.org) using Bidder Inquiry Key YZB8QG-3AQX93 by May 1, 2026, 10:00 AM Central Time.
- Prospective contractors must be registered with the System for Award Management (SAM) at https://www.sam.gov.
- The solicitation will be opened by Amendment; a bid opening date will be established in a future amendment.