Rudee Inlet Maintenance Dredging
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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), Norfolk District, intends to issue an unrestricted firm-fixed-price construction contract for Maintenance Dredging of the Rudee Inlet Federal Navigation Channel in Virginia Beach, Virginia. This project is estimated to be between $1,000,000 and $5,000,000. The solicitation will be issued in accordance with FAR Part 14, Sealed Bidding. Proposals are due July 6, 2026, at 2:00 PM ET.
Scope of Work
The project involves maintenance dredging of up to approximately 220,000 cubic yards of sandy material from the Rudee Entrance Channel, Sand Trap, Entrance Channel Transition Area, North Jetty Area, South Jetty Area, and Outer Deposition Basin. Approximately 50,000 cubic yards of dredged material may be placed on Croatan Beach as optional work, sourced exclusively from the Deposition Basin. All remaining material will be placed on Resort Beach. Operations will occur in an open ocean environment with high recreational boating traffic and public presence during beach placement. Contractors must have the capability to hydraulically pump sandy dredged material up to 1.25 miles. Lake Wesley cannot be used for staging; Croatan Point Dock facilities or the designated Safety Area are permitted.
Contract & Timeline
- Contract Type: Firm-Fixed-Price Construction
- NAICS Code: 237990 - Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction
- PSC Code: Z1KF - Maintenance of Dredging Facilities
- Estimated Magnitude: Between $1,000,000 and $5,000,000
- Period of Performance: 180 calendar days, to be scheduled between Labor Day 2026 and Memorial Day 2027. Work must commence within 10 calendar days after receipt of the Notice to Proceed (NTP).
- Response Due: July 6, 2026, 2:00 PM ET
- Published Date: June 3, 2026
Set-Aside Status
This requirement will be conducted on an unrestricted basis and is not set aside for small business participation.
Contact Information
For inquiries, contact George Jackson at george.jackson.mil@army.mil or 757-201-7712.