FY26 Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway Maintenance Dredging - Selected Sites
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DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE ARMYW074 ENDIST SAVANNAHSAVANNAH, GA, 31401-3604, USA

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Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction (237990)

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https://sam.gov/opp/dc900e25604a4f209d1e56d81e444ff5/view
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    The Department of Defense, through the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Savannah District, is seeking information from potential contractors for maintenance dredging services on the Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway (AIWW) in South Carolina. The project involves dredging operations at selected sites, specifically in Daufuskie Reach and Isle of Hope Reach, with the removal of up to 130,000 cubic yards of sediment to maintain navigable waterways and support environmental practices. The anticipated contract, valued between $1,000,000 and $5,000,000, is expected to be awarded in the second quarter of FY26, with interested parties required to submit their responses to the Request for Information by April 24, 2025, at 11:00 a.m. Eastern. For inquiries, contact Amy L. Collins at Amy.L.Collins@usace.army.mil or Glenda A. Canty at Glenda.A.Canty@usace.army.mil.

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    W912HN25S5004 DRAFT SOW FY26 AIWW DREDGING.pdf
    The FY26 Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway (AIWW) Maintenance Dredging Contract focuses on maintenance dredging services across selected sites in South Carolina (Beaufort County) and Georgia (Chatham County). The contract, expected to last four to five months after the Notice to Proceed, requires the removal of up to 130,000 cubic yards of sediment from the AIWW, specifically from the Daufuskie Reach and Isle of Hope Reach. Dredging in Daufuskie Reach will involve stations 22+400 to 30+400 and 43+000 to 44+000, with disposed material placed approximately seven miles away at site 14B. Similarly, dredging in Isle of Hope Reach will occur between stations 23+414 and 36+400, with sediment pumped up to three miles to placement site Tract 9A. The use of hydraulic cutterhead dredges is standard, though alternative methods may be considered. Beneficial use options for sediment disposal will be explored if permits are secured. This contract emphasizes the federal government's commitment to maintaining navigable waterways and facilitating beneficial environmental practices within established guidelines.
    W912HN25S5004 Request for Information.pdf
    This Request for Information (RFI) seeks responses from companies regarding their capabilities related to dredging operations, specifically the pumping of dredged material into a Dredge Material Containment Area (DMCA). Key questions assess the company's registration status in the System for Award Management (SAM), classification as a large or small business, and ability to pump dredged material over significant distances and elevations. Additional inquiries focus on the company's experience with marsh environments, high-traffic marine navigation areas, and management of DMCAs, including necessary environmental considerations and equipment usage. A request for further information and willingness for follow-up discussions with the Government is also included. This RFI aligns with federal grant and procurement practices, aiming to gather essential data to inform future contracting decisions related to environmental management and marine operations.
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