Sacramento DWSC FY26 Dredging Project
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
Qualification Details
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), San Francisco District, is soliciting bids for the Sacramento Deepwater Ship Channel (DWSC) FY26 Maintenance Dredging Project in Sacramento and Yolo Counties, CA. This is an Invitation for Bids (IFB) under Full and Open Competition, leading to a single Firm Fixed Price (FFP) contract with an estimated cost range of $1,000,000 to $5,000,000. Bids are due May 28, 2026, by 12:00 PM local time.
Scope of Work
The project involves annual maintenance dredging of the Sacramento DWSC to a depth of -30 ft (MLLW) plus 1 ft of paid over-depth. All dredged material is suitable for upland beneficial reuse sites, including S-19 Decker Island, S-16 Rio Vista, S-14 Grand Island (South), and S31-III.
Key requirements include:
- Environmental Compliance: Contractor-hired 3rd party for fish and water quality monitoring, adherence to California Air Board emissions for diesel equipment, and conservation measures for delta smelt, longfin smelt, and giant garter snake (with an incidental take limit of 5 delta smelt).
- Safety & Utilities: Strict compliance with OSHA regulations for utility crossings, identification and verification of all submarine pipelines and overhead utilities, and operational limits to prevent contact or damage. Navigation warning signs and a communication system between dredge and disposal crews are also required.
- Operations: Dredge material transport via discharge pipes or scows, and potential bank protection at eroded sites. Multiple dredge plants are not permitted in the same dredging reach.
Contract & Timeline
- Contract Type: Invitation for Bids (IFB), Single Firm Fixed Price (FFP).
- NAICS Code: 237990 (Size Standard: $37,000,000).
- Estimated Cost: $1,000,000 - $5,000,000.
- Period of Performance: Not to begin before August 1 and must be completed by October 31 (FY26).
- Set-Aside: Full and Open Competition.
- Response Due: May 28, 2026, 12:00 PM local time.
- Published Date: May 14, 2026 (Amendment 0001).
Submission & Evaluation
Offers must be submitted electronically through the Procurement Integrated Enterprise Environment (PIEE) website (https://piee.eb.mil). Prospective offerors, including subcontractors, must be registered in SAM.gov and PIEE and obtain the 'Proposal Manager' role to view solicitation documents and submit bids. A bid guarantee (20% of bid price or $3,000,000, whichever is less) is required. Offers providing less than 60 calendar days for Government acceptance will not be considered. Bidders must complete and submit the "Dredging Plant and Equipment Schedule" and other required forms.
Additional Notes
This project may be delayed, cancelled, or revised. Offerors are responsible for monitoring PIEE and SAM for any changes or amendments. Plans and specifications are available for download from PIEE.