South Haven and New Buffalo Maintenance Dredging
ID: W911XK26BA012Type: Presolicitation
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DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE ARMYW072 ENDIST DETROITDETROIT, MI, 48226-5000, USA

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Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction (237990)

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CONSTRUCTION OF DREDGING FACILITIES (Y1KF)

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https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/a430f144c66c46d0a16cfdefa7f089e9/view
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    The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Detroit District, is seeking a contractor for maintenance dredging services at South Haven Harbor and New Buffalo Harbor in Michigan. The project entails mobilizing to dredge both harbors and demobilizing upon completion, with the contract expected to be awarded as a 100% Small Business Set Aside based on the lowest responsible bid. This procurement is crucial for maintaining navigable waterways, and the estimated contract value ranges between $500,000 and $1,000,000, with a Firm-Fixed Price (FFP) structure. Interested contractors should note that the anticipated solicitation will be posted on April 7, 2026, with bids due by May 7, 2026, and must register in the Procurement Integrated Enterprise Environment (PIEE) and System for Award Management (SAM) to participate.

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