Mississippi River, Baton Rouge to Gulf of Mexico, Southwest Pass Hopper Dredge Contract No. 5-2025 (OM25005)

The document pertains to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' Invitation for Bid (IFB) No. W912P825B0012 for the Southwest Pass Hopper Dredge Contract No. 5-2025, aimed at facilitating dredging work in the Mississippi River from Baton Rouge to the Gulf of Mexico. Contractors are required to furnish a fully equipped self-propelled trailing suction hopper dredge for operation in specified areas within the New Orleans, Galveston, and Mobile districts. The contract's projected value is estimated between $10 million and $25 million, pending the availability of necessary funding. Key requirements include the certification of non-segregated facilities, registration in the System for Award Management (SAM), and adherence to a variety of safety and operational stipulations. Bidders must keep their Representations and Certifications up to date in SAM and are expected to submit thorough bids covering all designated items, with specific attention to optional bidding items related to environmental protections. The solicitation emphasizes compliance with federal guidelines, affirmative action requirements, and the need for performance and payment bonds. Inquiries regarding the proposal should go to assigned contract specialists via specified contact information.