New Buffalo Harbor Maintenance Dredging
ID: W911XK25BA002Type: 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/opp/fe37202d95f347748a92cefe309d4e5a/view
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    Description

    The Department of Defense, through the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, is soliciting bids for the New Buffalo Harbor Maintenance Dredging project, which aims to enhance navigability and safety within the harbor. The procurement involves dredging up to 6,000 cubic yards of material, with additional pricing for quantities exceeding this limit, and includes mobilization and demobilization costs. This maintenance dredging is crucial for maintaining operational efficiency in the harbor, and the estimated contract value ranges from approximately $395,000 to $500,000 based on the bids received from four contractors. Interested parties can contact Michelle Barr at michelle.barr@usace.army.mil or by phone at 313-226-2767 for further details.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Michelle Barr
    (313) 226-2767
    michelle.barr@usace.army.mil
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    Bid Abstract for posting on SAM.gov (FINAL).pdf
    This document outlines the abstract of offers received for the New Buffalo Harbor Maintenance Dredging project, released by the US Army Corps of Engineers. Four bidders—Fresh Coastal LLC, King Co. Inc., and US Commercial Diving—submitted proposals. The base bid includes mobilization and demobilization costs and dredging for up to 6,000 cubic yards (CY) of material from the harbor, with additional pricing for quantities over that amount. The total estimated amount for these offers ranges from approximately $395,000 to $500,000, depending on the bidder. An optional additional dredging project for Portage Lake was also presented. This section details estimated costs based on varying quantities of material, yielding total option amounts between $62,500 and $175,000. The offers do not include bid security for all bidders, but two bidders submitted a 20% bid bond. The certification by Michelle Barr, the contracting officer, confirms the legitimacy of the received offers, marking an important phase in government contracting for maintenance dredging projects aimed at improving navigability and safety in the harbor. The document serves as an essential record of the proposal evaluation process, integral to federal procurement procedures.
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