Maintenance Dredging of New York and New Jersey Channels – Arthur Kill 35’ Reach, Federal Navigation Project

Amendment 0003 to Solicitation No. W912DS26BA013, concerning the Maintenance Dredging of New York and New Jersey Channels, Arthur Kill 35' Reach, extends the bid opening date to June 4, 2026, at 2:00 P.M. EST. It also sets the suspense date for Requests for Information (RFIs) to May 20, 2026. This amendment addresses bidder inquiries, including questions about the Notice to Proceed, bed leveling methods, and a requested extension to the bid due date. Bidders must acknowledge receipt of this amendment to avoid rejection of their offers. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) anticipates issuing the Notice to Proceed by August 1, 2026.

Amendment 0002 to Solicitation No. W912DS26BA013, for the Maintenance Dredging of New York and New Jersey Channels (Arthur Kill 35' Reach, Federal Navigation Project), outlines critical updates. This amendment confirms the bid opening remains May 27, 2026, at 2:00 P.M. EST. Its primary purpose is to provide the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (NYSDEC) Water Quality Certificate (WQC), which was not included in the original solicitation. Additionally, it introduces corollary revisions to the solicitation documents, specifically updating Sections 00 90 02 (Water Quality Certificates) and 01 11 00 (Summary of Work) to reflect the inclusion of the WQC and details regarding environmental windows and protected species observer requirements. Bidders must acknowledge receipt of this amendment to prevent rejection of their offers.

The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (NYSDEC) has issued Permit No. DEC ID 2-6499-00001/00007 to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, NYD, for maintenance dredging of the Arthur Kill Federal Navigation Channel in Staten Island, NY. The permit, effective from April 24, 2026, to April 23, 2036, authorizes the dredging of approximately 150,000 cubic yards of material to a depth of 35 feet below MLLW, with upland placement of the dredged material. This Water Quality Certification under Section 401 of the Clean Water Act is contingent upon strict compliance with Environmental Conservation Law (ECL) and specific conditions. Key conditions include submitting a "Notice of Intent to Commence Dredging" 15 days prior to work, using an environmental bucket for fine-grained materials, adhering to Best Management Practices (including silt curtains and prohibiting barge overflow), and observing environmental windows to protect finfish. Protected Species Observers are required during specific periods. Post-dredge bathymetry must be submitted within 90 days of completion, and a "Notice of Completion of Dredging" within 15 days.

This government file, Section 00 90 02, details the mandatory compliance requirements for Water Quality Certificates (WQC) and Federal Consistency Determinations (FCD) in federal government RFPs. Contractors must adhere to all conditions stipulated in the WQC and FCD documents for the duration of the project. Specifically, Attachment N refers to the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (NYSDEC) Water Quality Certificate, which will be amended to the solicitation prior to bid opening. Attachment O pertains to the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP) Federal Consistency Determination, to be amended no less than seven days before the scheduled bid opening. A copy of the FCD/WQC(s) must be prominently displayed on the dredge at all times during the project, emphasizing strict environmental compliance.

This government file outlines the scope of work for maintenance dredging of the Arthur Kill 35' Reach, New York and New Jersey Channels, a Federal Navigation Project. The project involves dredging approximately 155,035 cubic yards of silt and clay, with basic work covering Dredging Areas 16R, 18R, and 19B, and options for Dredging Areas 16A, 20D, 20S, and 25S. The contractor is responsible for providing all materials, labor, equipment, and services for dredging, transportation, offloading, dewatering, processing, and disposal of dredged material at a state-permitted upland site. The work must commence within five calendar days of receiving the Notice to Proceed and be completed within 39 calendar days for the base work, with additional time for exercised options. The estimated cost for the entire project ranges from $10,000,000 to $25,000,000. Submittals, including preconstruction documents, require government approval. The contractor must adhere to specific regulations regarding misplaced materials, authorized construction areas, and protection of existing work. Coordination with the Coast Guard for buoy relocation and the FAA for construction methods is also required. The work is anticipated to occur between Summer/Fall and Winter 2026.

This analytical report, prepared by Eurofins Pittsburgh for Battelle's "AK 35 Upland S&T 2025" project, details comprehensive laboratory testing results. The report includes data summaries, definitions, a case narrative, detection summaries, client sample results, toxicity summaries, and various quality control (QC) data. It covers organic sample data (GC/MS VOA, GC/MS Semi VOA, GC Semi VOA, NJEPH, Total_PCB, Methods 8081B, 8082A, 8141B, 8151A), HPLC/IC (Method 9056A), Dioxin (Method 1613B), inorganic sample data (Metals and General Chemistry), subcontracted data, and shipping/receiving documents, including the Client Chain of Custody and Sample Receipt Checklist. The samples were received in good condition and properly preserved, though some volatile samples had surrogate recoveries outside acceptance limits, which were reported and qualified per laboratory SOPs. The report emphasizes that it may not be reproduced except in full with written approval from the laboratory.

Amendment 0001 to Solicitation W912DS26BA013 for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, New York District, extends the bid opening date to May 27, 2026, at 2:00 P.M. EST. This amendment provides crucial sampling and testing data that was previously omitted, along with necessary revisions to solicitation documents. Key files added include several BattelleCorp.xls and Std_Tal_L4 Final Report.pdf documents, an AK35_Cover Letter_Upland.pdf, and the Arthur Kill 35-Foot Reach (45-020) Final Report.pdf. Bidders must acknowledge receipt of this amendment by the specified date to avoid rejection of their offer, as per FAR 14.304. All other terms and conditions of the original solicitation remain unchanged.

Aqua Survey, Inc. prepared a technical report for the Army Corps of Engineers, New York District, detailing sediment sampling and testing for the Arthur Kill 35-Foot Reach Federal Navigation Project No. 63. The project's objective was to collect and analyze sediment for upland beneficial use in New Jersey and/or Pennsylvania. The work followed the "Management and Regulation of Dredging Activities and Dredged Material in New Jersey’s Tidal Waters" manual and a Sediment Sampling and Analysis Plan (SSAP) dated January 8, 2025. Thirty-two sediment core samples were collected and analyzed for physical properties like grain size, percent moisture, and total organic carbon. Additionally, twelve composite samples were created, with aliquots treated with Portland cement to simulate stabilization for potential upland placement. Chemical analysis of samples was contracted to Battelle and its subcontractors, with results not included in this report. The report outlines testing methodologies, sample locations, and physical analysis results for both individual cores and unamended composites.

This document is a data deliverable submitted by Battelle to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, New York District, for the Arthur Kill 35’ Reach Upland Testing Project. Dated June 17, 2025, the deliverable provides testing data, including a summary data table comparing analyte concentrations with threshold values, Excel files from the analytical laboratory, and final Level 4 data packages. Key files include a summary data table (AK 35-w_cond format_Final_Values.xlsx) and full data packages for test sediment and amended sediment with SPLP (J189741-1 Std_Tal_L4 Final Report.pdf and J189742-1 Std_Tal_L4 Final Report.pdf), as well as corresponding Excel EDD files. The data meets TNI standards and is directly related to project samples. The deliverable ensures project data transparency and compliance, offering comprehensive environmental testing results.

The provided file is a repetitive log or record of laboratory samples. It consistently lists two main entries: "Project_No" as "180-189742-1" and "Lab_Name" as "EET PIT" with "Lab_Sample_ID" as "#20250465 AMENDED COMPOSITE A" for a significant portion of the file. A smaller section then switches to "Project_No" as "180-189742-10" and "Lab_Name" as "EET PIT" with "Lab_Sample_ID" as "#20250474 AMENDED COMPOSITE J." The "Client_ID" field is entirely blank. The file's purpose appears to be a basic, unembellished record-keeping for laboratory sample identification, potentially for internal tracking within a lab or for client reporting where the client ID was not filled in. It offers no additional context or details beyond these identifiers.

This government file lists project numbers, lab names, lab sample IDs, and client IDs for environmental samples. Specifically, it details samples taken by "EET PIT" under Project No. 180-189741. The samples are identified as "DISCRETE #1/COMPOSITE A" (Lab Sample ID 180-189741-1), "COMPOSITE J" (Lab Sample ID 180-189741-10), and "COMPOSITE K" (Lab Sample ID 180-189741-11), and "COMPOSITE L" (Lab Sample ID 180-189741-12). This document appears to be a record of environmental sampling activities, likely for a federal or state project requiring detailed tracking of samples collected by a laboratory.

The document, titled 'Arthur Kill 35 foot,' presents comprehensive soil, soil leachate, and indoor air standards for various chemical fractions, with all data reported in mg/kg. It categorizes standards for residential, nonresidential, ingestion, dermal, and inhalation exposure pathways, along with migration to groundwater. The file lists numerous chemicals, their CAS numbers, and corresponding permissible concentrations across different matrices and exposure scenarios. Specific analytical results for different composite samples (COMP A, ACOMP A, COMP B, ACOMP B, COMP C, ACOMP C, COMP D, ACOMP D, COMP E, ACOMP E, COMP F, ACOMP F, COMP G, ACOMP G, COMP H, ACOMP H) are also provided, including qualifiers like 'U' for non-detects, 'J' for estimated values, and various footnotes indicating specific analytical considerations. The document emphasizes that analyte group/sums report non-detects as half the Method Detection Limit (MDL).

This analytical report, prepared by Eurofins Pittsburgh for Battelle (Project AK 35 Upland S&T 2025, Job ID 180-189741-1), details comprehensive laboratory testing. The report includes data summaries, definitions, case narratives, and results for various analyses, including GC/MS Volatile Organic Compounds (VOA), GC/MS Semi-Volatile Organic Compounds (Semi VOA), GC Semi-Volatile Organic Compounds (Semi VOA), Dioxin, Metals, and General Chemistry. The samples were received in good condition and analyzed following standard protocols, with specific exceptions and anomalies noted in the case narrative, such as internal standard responses outside limits, matrix interferences, and analytes exceeding recovery or RPD control limits. Dilutions were performed for several samples due to matrix viscosity or high analyte concentrations, leading to adjusted reporting limits. The report also includes quality control data, certification summaries, method summaries, and shipping/receiving documentation.

The Eurofins Pittsburgh report details the target compound quantitation for various herbicides, including Dalapon, 2,4-Dichlorophenylacetic acid, MCPP, Dicamba, MCPA, Dichlorprop, 2,4-D, Pentachlorophenol, Silvex (2,4,5-TP), 2,4,5-T, Dinoseb, and 2,4-DB. The analysis was conducted using a GC ECD1A and GC ECD2B instrument, with results presented for different calibration levels (2, 3, 4, 5, and 6). Each compound's retention time, expected retention time, delta retention time, response, calibrated amount, and on-column amount are provided. The report also includes calibration curves, coefficients, and relative standard deviations for each compound, indicating the methodology used (External Standard, Initial Calibration, Conc_Sq weighting, Force Origin, Height response base).

The document details calibration data for various chemical compounds, including Butyl benzyl phthalate, 3,3'-Dichlorobenzidine, Benzo[a]anthracene, Bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate, Chrysene, Di-n-octyl phthalate, 7,12-Dimethylbenz(a)anthracene, Benzo[b]fluoranthene, Benzo[k]fluoranthene, Benzo[e]pyrene, Benzo[a]pyrene, Indeno[1,2,3-cd]pyrene, Dibenz(a,h)anthracene, and Benzo[g,h,i]perylene. Each calibration entry provides curve type (Average), weighting (Conc_Sq), origin (Force), dependency (Response), calibration mode (ISTD), response base (AREA), and RF Rounding (0). Key curve coefficients (Intercept and Slope) and error coefficients (Relative Standard Deviation) are listed. Detailed tables present concentration, relative response, IS amount, IS response, and RRF for multiple levels (IC 180-469828/3 to IC 180-469828/10). The document also includes initial calibration data for Famphur and Kepone from Eurofins Pittsburgh, specifying calibration IDs, instrument IDs, GC column details, and calibration dates. It further provides response and concentration data, and readback percent error for these analytes across different calibration levels. This data is critical for accurate chemical analysis and quality control in government-related environmental or health projects.

This document contains multiple pesticides and organic analysis data sheets from Eurofins Pittsburgh, dated May 8, 2025. The analysis, conducted using EPA Method 8141B on sediment samples, identifies and quantifies various compounds, primarily focusing on Tributyl phosphate and Triphenylphosphate as surrogates. While these surrogates show recoveries ranging from 61.63% to 91.43%, other target compounds like Demeton, Chlorpyrifos, and Parathion consistently register as 'ND' (Not Detected) across different client samples (AMENDED COMPOSITE I, J, K, and L). Each data sheet includes details such as client ID, lab sample ID, injection date and volume, dilution factor, extraction and analysis methods, and surrogate recovery percentages with their respective limits. The primary purpose is to report the detection and recovery rates of specific organic compounds and pesticides in environmental samples.

The document is a Quantitation Report dated May 28, 2025, detailing the elemental analysis of three samples: '410-222272-L-1-A', 'RINSE', and 'CCV 7707786'. The report provides concentrations in ppb for various elements (e.g., Be, Se, Na, Mg, Al, K, Ca, Ti, V, Cr, Mn, Fe, Co, Ni, Cu, Zn, As, Sr, Mo, Ag, Cd, Sn, Sb, Ba, Tl, Pb, U) across different tune modes (No Gas, H2, He). It includes details on acquisition time, sample type, operator, and calibration. The ISTD (Internal Standard) table shows recovery percentages for various elements. The replicate data further details the calculated concentration, ratio, and CPS for each element in each tune step, providing a comprehensive quantitative analysis of the samples.

The solicitation W912DS26BA013, issued by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, New York District, is a Request for Proposal (RFP) for the "Maintenance Dredging of NY & NJ Channels - Arthur Kill 35’ Reach, Federal Navigation Project." This project, located in Arthur Kill, New York, is for 100% unrestricted full and open competition with a HUBZone price evaluation preference. The NAICS code is 237990, with a size standard of $37,000,000.00, and the project magnitude is between $10,000,000 and $25,000,000. Bids are due by May 27, 2026, at 2:00 PM EST. The contract is a firm-fixed-price type, requiring a bid guarantee of 20% of the bid price or $3 million, whichever is less. Bidders must bid on all items, including base and option CLINs, with the award based on the lowest total price. Liquidated damages for failure to complete the work on time are set at $3,230.00 per calendar day. The contractor must begin performance within 10 calendar days of notice to proceed and complete the basic work within 39 calendar days. Options may extend the performance period. Bidders must ensure their bids are submitted correctly and comply with all instructions, including using revised bond forms (SF24, SF25, SF25A) from October 2023.

The US Army Corps of Engineers, New York District, issued Solicitation No. W912DS-26-B-A013 for Maintenance Dredging of the Arthur Kill 35ft Reach within the New York & New Jersey Channels Federal Navigation Project. The contract, W912DS-26-C-A###, is set for April 2026. The project involves dredging various shoals, including 16R, 18R, 19B (basic work), and 16A, 20D, 20S, 25S (option shoals). The file includes an index, site dredging plans, general notes, channel point layouts, typical cross-sections, navigational features, obstructions, and extensive sounding maps. The drawings are based on surveys from December 2025, adhering to EM 1110-2-1003 accuracy standards and CEPD compliance. Coordinates reference US State Plane Coordinate System NAD 1983, New Jersey Mercator – Zone 2900, US Survey Feet, with soundings referring to Mean Lower Low Water (MLLW) [Epoch 1983-2001]. Caution is advised regarding submerged cables and pipelines.

This Invitation for Bids (IFB) No. W912DS-26-B-A013, issued by the New York District Corps of Engineers, outlines an unrestricted federal procurement for maintenance dredging of the Arthur Kill 35-foot Reach in the New York and New Jersey Channels. The project, identified under NAICS code 237990, is not a small business set-aside. Bidders are required to submit full, accurate, and complete information, including Representations and Certifications (Section 00 45 00) and a bid bond on Standard Form 24. A checklist for bidders emphasizes acknowledging amendments, proper signatures, and timely submission, noting increased security measures at the Jacob K. Javits Federal Building. The document includes a comprehensive table of contents, outlining requirements for drawings, bidding schedules, instructions to bidders, wage rates, and a list of attachments such as project maps, daily reports, and safety guidelines. Specific contract drawings are provided for the FY 2026 Maintenance Dredging, detailing site plans, channel layouts, and dredging areas. The contractor is responsible for checking all furnished drawings, notifying discrepancies, and reproducing necessary documents.