Mordecai Island Ecosystem Restoration, Breakwater Construction
ID: W912BU27RA00XXType: Sources Sought
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DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE ARMYW2SD ENDIST PHILADELPHIAPHILADELPHIA, PA, 19103-0000, USA

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Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction (237990)

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https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/4d95953203c54ad89bb2644d312d4427/view
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    The Department of Defense, through the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Philadelphia District, is seeking qualified marine construction industry contractors for the Mordecai Island Ecosystem Restoration project, specifically for the construction of a 3,000 linear foot rubble mound breakwater. The primary objective of this procurement is to mitigate erosion along the northwest side of Mordecai Island, which involves in-water construction techniques and adherence to environmental standards. This opportunity is critical for maintaining the integrity of the island's ecosystem and navigation channels in Barnegat Bay, New Jersey. Interested contractors are invited to attend an Industry Day on November 18, 2025, and must submit their qualifications by December 5, 2025, to Tiffany Chisholm at tiffany.z.chisholm@usace.army.mil, with an estimated project value between $1 million and $5 million.

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    The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Philadelphia District is hosting an Industry Day on November 18, 2025, for marine construction contractors regarding the construction of a rubble mound breakwater at Mordecai Island, with both in-person and virtual attendance options. The event aims to gather industry insights for best practices in the project's technical execution, and attendance is limited, requiring RSVP at least 48 hours in advance. This is a Sources Sought Notice intended for market research only, not a contract solicitation, and responses from interested contractors are due by December 5, 2025.
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