Mississippi River Southwest Pass and Calcasieu River Bar Channel Hopper Dredge Contract (OM26011)

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This solicitation (IFB NO. W912P826BA058) from the US Army Corps of Engineers, New Orleans District, seeks bids for the Mississippi River Southwest Pass and Calcasieu River Bar Channel Hopper Dredge Contract (OM26011). The contract involves furnishing one fully crewed and equipped self-propelled trailing suction type hopper dredge for channel maintenance dredging in Plaquemines Parish, Louisiana, and potentially other areas. The estimated construction magnitude is between $25,000,000.00 and $100,000,000.00. This is an unrestricted procurement.

• Work Scope: Provide a self-propelled trailing suction hopper dredge for channel maintenance.

• Bid Lots: Bidders must select and bid on only one of eight specified bid lots, each with unique dredge specifications (pump ID, hopper capacity). Each lot includes base and option items for dredging, protected species observers, and sea turtle/sturgeon trawling/relocation.

• Dredge Specifications: Dredge must be capable of operating in agitation and dredge-and-haul modes, dredging in 30-61 feet of water, and handling currents up to five knots. Specific requirements for sea turtle deflectors and monitoring equipment are detailed.

• Safety: Compliance with EM 385-1-1 and USCG regulations is mandatory. Site Safety and Health Officers (SSHO) and Designated Representatives (DR) are required.

• Environmental Protection: Strict protocols for preventing pollution, protecting fish and wildlife (including endangered species like sea turtles and manatees), managing waste, and handling archaeological discoveries are mandated. NMFS-Approved Protected Species Observers are required.

• Quality Management: A National Dredging Quality Management Program (DQM) is required for real-time data transmission (XML format, every 6-12 seconds) on vessel positioning, hull status, dredge operations, and slurry densities. A Dredge Plant Instrumentation Plan (DPIP) must be maintained.

• Administrative: E-Verify program enrollment and compliance are required. Buy American-Construction Materials clause applies. Electronic invoicing via WAWF is mandatory.

• Contract Type: Firm Fixed-Price (contemplated).

• Period of Performance: Work must commence within 5 calendar days of notice to proceed and be completed within 137 calendar days. The base period is May 1, 2026, to April 30, 2028.

• Payment: Based on hourly rates for dredging operations, with potential withholding for non-compliance with DQM reporting.

• Submission Deadline: Offers are due by May 7, 2028, at 10:30 AM local time.

• Bidding Instructions: Bidders must bid on all items within their chosen lot. Failure to do so or bidding on an inappropriate lot will result in a non-responsive bid.

• Evaluation Criteria: Award will be made to the responsible bidder with the lowest-priced responsive bid.

• Inquiries: Submit technical inquiries via ProjNet (Bidder Inquiry Key: PEEFQX-G4SI7P). General inquiries can be emailed to Contract Specialists Cori A. Caimi and Bambi Raja.

• Registration: Prospective contractors must be registered in SAM.gov.

• Unrestricted procurement.

• Offerors are urged to inspect the site; contact Mr. Chuck Freeman for arrangements.

• Equitable adjustments may be made for quantity variations exceeding 15%.

• Contractors must use the Resident Management System (RMS) for contract administration.

• The solicitation will be opened by amendment.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This solicitation is for furnishing one fully crewed and equipped self-propelled trailing suction type hopper dredge for maintenance dredging in the Mississippi River Southwest Pass and Calcasieu River Bar Channel regions. The work aims to maintain specified channel dimensions and elevations, potentially extending to other areas within the New Orleans District and adjacent districts.

• Furnish one fully crewed and equipped self-propelled trailing suction type hopper dredge.

• Dredging operations in primary regions: Mississippi River and Southwest Pass, Louisiana, and Calcasieu River Bar Channel, Louisiana. Secondary regions may include Mississippi River crossings and areas within Mobile and Galveston Districts.

• Dredge must operate in water depths of 30-61 feet and currents up to five knots, capable of both agitation and dredge-and-haul modes.

• Compliance with EM 385-1-1 "Safety and Occupational Health Requirements" is mandatory.

• Detailed requirements for environmental protection, including pollution prevention, habitat protection, and endangered species (sea turtles, manatees) measures.

• Specific requirements for sea turtle deflectors, monitoring, and potential relocation services (option items).

• Use of the Resident Management System (RMS) for contract administration, with potential transition to a Construction Management Platform (CMP).

• Adherence to National Dredging Quality Management Program (DQM) requirements for data reporting.

• Procedures for archaeological discovery.

• Unrestricted procurement.

• Estimated construction magnitude: $25,000,000.00 - $100,000,000.00.

• Approximate period of performance: 137 calendar days after award.

• Payment based on hourly rates for "Dredging" and "Option Dredging" items, with defined pay time percentages.

• Mobilization and demobilization costs are included.

• Bids due by 01 May 2028, 10:30 AM Central Time.

• Offers must be submitted in sealed envelopes on one of eight bid lots based on dredge class.

• Award to the lowest-priced, responsive, responsible bidder.

• Pre-award survey required for the apparent low bidder.

• Detailed procedures for dredge production computation, reporting, and instrument calibration.

• Production rate tests will be performed by the Government.

• Submission requirements detailed in Section 01 30 00 (Submittal Procedures), including transmittal forms and submittal register.

• Environmental Protection Plan must be submitted and approved prior to construction.

• Unrestricted procurement.

• Encourages veteran employment but offers no preference or incentive.

• Bidders must register in SAM.gov.

• Questions via ProjNet using Bidder Inquiry Key: PEEFQX-G4SI7P.

• Bid bond required.

• Various attachments include utility information, data sheets, disposal area maps, wage determinations, and diagrams.