St. Joseph Outer Harbor and Holland Outer Harbor Maintenance Dredging
ID: W911XK26BA003Type: Solicitation
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE ARMYW072 ENDIST DETROITDETROIT, MI, 48226-5000, USA

NAICS

Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction (237990)

PSC

CONSTRUCTION OF DREDGING FACILITIES (Y1KF)

Set Aside

Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5) (SBA)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/6d370472708448a3aef2f5b937a2a986/view
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    Description

    The Department of Defense, through the Department of the Army's W072 Endist Detroit office, is soliciting bids for maintenance dredging at the St. Joseph Outer Harbor in Berrien County, MI, and the Holland Outer Harbor in Ottawa County, MI. The project involves mobilizing a dredge to both locations, with specific dredging stations outlined for each harbor, and includes nearshore placement of dredged materials within designated contours. This maintenance dredging is crucial for ensuring navigability and safety in these harbors, which are vital for local maritime activities. Interested small businesses are encouraged to reach out to Dorretta Battles at 313-226-2719 or via email at dorretta.j.calhoun-battles@usace.army.mil for further details, as this opportunity is set aside for total small business participation.

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