Mississippi River, Baton Rouge to Gulf, Southwest Pass Hopper Dredge Contract No. 4-2026 (OM26004)

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, New Orleans District, issued Solicitation No. W912P826BA049 for the Mississippi River, Baton Rouge to Gulf, Southwest Pass Hopper Dredge Contract No. 4-2026 (OM26004). This unrestricted procurement, valued between $10,000,000.00 and $25,000,000.00, seeks a fully crewed and equipped self-propelled trailing suction type hopper dredge to perform work in the Mississippi River, Southwest Pass, and potentially other areas. Bidders must register with the System for Award Management (SAM), submit a bid guarantee, and provide a "Hopper Dredge and Attendant Plant Data Sheet" along with availability documentation. The contract specifies eight bid lots, each detailing different dredge capacities and estimated dredging hours, including optional dredging and protected species observer services. Evaluation will prioritize the lowest-priced, responsive bid, with a pre-award inspection to ensure compliance with equipment and availability requirements. The project emphasizes safety, adherence to EM 385-1-1 standards, and compliance with various FAR and DFARS provisions related to equal opportunity, non-segregated facilities, and supply chain integrity. Inquiries must be submitted via ProjNet using the provided Bidder Inquiry Key: F2D8V9-7FIGF9.