Thimble Shoal Maintenance Dredging
ID: W9123625BA003Type: Solicitation
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DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE ARMYW2SD ENDIST NORFOLKNORFOLK, VA, 23510-1096, USA

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Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction (237990)

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MAINTENANCE OF DREDGING FACILITIES (Z1KF)
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    The Department of Defense, through the Army Corps of Engineers, is soliciting bids for the Thimble Shoal Maintenance Dredging project, located in Hampton Roads, Virginia. This project involves maintenance dredging within the Norfolk District Area of Responsibility, utilizing mechanical and/or hopper dredging methods, with a construction magnitude estimated between $25 million and $100 million. The selected contractor will be responsible for ensuring compliance with all specifications and amendments outlined in the solicitation documents. Interested bidders should contact Amy Coody at amy.h.coody@usace.army.mil or Tiffany Kirtsey at tiffany.n.kirtsey@usace.army.mil for further details, and must acknowledge any amendments to the solicitation prior to the bid submission deadline.

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    The document is an Abstract of Offers for a construction project titled "Thimble Shoal Maintenance Dredging," identified by Solicitation Number W9123625BA003. It outlines the offers received from multiple contractors, namely Great Lakes Dredge & Dock Co., LLC and Weeks Marine, Inc., detailing their bid amounts and compliance with amendments. The construction involves tasks related to dredging and includes specified unit prices, estimated quantities, and total bid prices. The abstract indicates that both contractors submitted bond securities as required for the bidding process, alongside acknowledgment of amendments to the solicitation. Each contractor's bid is evaluated based on unit pricing and estimated amounts for various items related to the project. Furthermore, a certification signature underlines the authenticity of the offer details, signifying careful consideration of all bids. The document serves as an official record of the proposals and intends to facilitate the selection process for awarding the contract, thereby reflecting standard practices within government RFP processes for construction projects.
    This document pertains to an amendment of a solicitation under federal contracting guidelines. It specifies that the solicitation's bid due date has been amended to align with the correct date due to system errors, affecting the PIEE Solicitation Module. Offers must acknowledge this amendment through designated methods to avoid rejection. The agency emphasizes that any amendments communicated must reference the solicitation and be received before the specified opening hour. The document also includes administrative details on modifications to contracts/orders, reaffirming that all previous terms remain unchanged unless explicitly modified in this amendment. The overall aim is to facilitate clarity and compliance in government contracting processes.
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