IDIQ SATOC for Rental of 27-30 Inch Cutterhead Pipeline Dredge in Alabama, Mississippi, and Florida
ID: W9127825BA003Type: Solicitation
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE ARMYW074 ENDIST MOBILEMOBILE, AL, 36602-3630, USA

NAICS

Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction (237990)

PSC

CONSTRUCTION OF DREDGING FACILITIES (Y1KF)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/2db03997f1e54f6493faaef084b86e8f/view
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    Description

    The Department of Defense, specifically the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, is soliciting bids for an Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract for the rental of a 27-30 inch cutterhead pipeline dredge, along with attendant plant and operators, for maintenance dredging of navigation projects in Alabama, Mississippi, and Florida. This procurement aims to support the maintenance of critical navigation channels and facilities, ensuring safe and efficient waterway operations in the region. The government has estimated the project cost at approximately $28 million, with bids received from three contractors, including Mike Hooks, LLC, which submitted the lowest bid of approximately $21.6 million. Interested parties can reach out to Terri Adams at terri.m.adams@usace.army.mil or call 850-207-0143 for further details.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Terri Adams
    (850) 207-0143
    terri.m.adams@usace.army.mil
    Files
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    W9127825BA003_Bid Abstract (signed).pdf
    The "Abstract of Bids" details the bids received for the "FY25 27-30 INCH CUTTERHEAD DREDGING IDIQ --UNRESTRICTED-- " project for the U. S. Department of the Army, Corps of Engineers, Mobile District, Dredging Section. The solicitation, W912PM25BA003, was issued on July 3, 2025, and opened on August 5, 2025. Three bidders participated: Mike Hooks, LLC; Manson Construction Co.; and Weeks Marine, Inc. The government estimate for the project was $28,066,428.00. The total bid amounts were: Mike Hooks, LLC at $21,576,800.00, Manson Construction Co. at $41,760,000.00, and Weeks Marine, Inc. at $45,016,000.00. The bids covered various line items including dredging, mobilization, demobilization, and Mississippi State Tax. Elizabeth Trimble, Contracting Officer, certified the abstract.
    W9127825BA003_Bid Opening Attendance Sheet.pdf
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