The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Detroit District, is preparing to issue a Request for Proposal (RFP) for a firm fixed-price construction contract to conduct dredging operations at New Buffalo Harbor in Michigan. The project entails mobilizing to the site to perform dredging between specified upstream and downstream limits, with the option to utilize either mechanical or hydraulic methods, and includes the placement of dredged materials in designated disposal facilities. This construction effort is crucial for maintaining navigational safety and environmental compliance in the harbor, with an estimated contract value between $1 million and $5 million. The solicitation is expected to be posted around January 2025, and interested contractors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) prior to bid submission. For further inquiries, potential bidders can contact Frederick Coffey at frederick.coffey@usace.army.mil or Stephanie M. Craig at Stephanie.M.Craig@usace.army.mil.