The Department of Homeland Security's U.S. Coast Guard Civil Engineering Unit Oakland oversees a maintenance dredging project at Coast Guard Sector Columbia River, Portland, Oregon. The project involves dredging and disposing of sediment from berthing and approach areas, targeting a depth of -10.0 feet Mean Lower Low Water (MLLW) with an additional 2 feet allowance, for a total of 600 cubic yards of material. Dredging is scheduled between July 1, 2025, and October 31, 2025, with strict adherence to environmental compliance protocols, including permit conditions from various regulatory bodies.
Contractors are required to prepare detailed plans, conduct pre- and post-dredging hydrographic surveys, and maintain communication with regulators through scheduled meetings. Environmental measures are critical, mandating turbidity monitoring and adherence to best management practices to protect local aquatic environments.
The project's safety and security regulations include ensuring that all personnel have proper identification and limiting disruptions to normal Coast Guard operations. All dredged material must be disposed of at Hillsboro Landfill as per established protocols, emphasizing ecological preservation and regulatory compliance. This comprehensive specification illustrates the Coast Guard's commitment to maintaining operational efficiency while adhering to environmental and safety standards.
The U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) has issued a Sources Sought Notice seeking information from potential contractors qualified to perform maintenance dredging at Sector Columbia River (formerly MSU Portland), Oregon, during FY 2025. The dredging will involve the removal of up to 600 cubic yards of sediment to achieve a target depth of -10 feet Mean Lower Low Water (MLLW), with disposal of the dredged material at Hillsboro Landfill. Operations are scheduled between July 1 and October 31, 2025, and must comply with various federal and state environmental regulations. Contractors are required to submit a Dredge Operations Plan at least 40 days prior to work commencement. This notice serves to assess market capabilities, determine the availability of commercial items, and gather information on commercial practices within the industry. The NAICS code for this requirement is 237990 with a small business size standard of 1,250 employees. Interested companies must submit specific documentation and past performance information by March 11, 2025, to be considered for future solicitation opportunities. This notice primarily aims to collect data without obligating the government to award a contract, underscoring its role in preliminary market research.