The Department of Defense, through the Army Corps of Engineers, is seeking contractors for the maintenance dredging of federal navigation channels and sand traps at Channel Islands/Port Hueneme Harbors in Ventura County, California. The project involves biennial dredging cycles, with the base bid covering the first cycle and options for two additional cycles, requiring the placement of approximately 150,000 to 200,000 cubic yards of sand onto Silver Strand Beach per cycle, with potential dredge quantities reaching up to 2,500,000 cubic yards. This maintenance work is crucial for ensuring navigational safety and environmental protection in the area, with an estimated contract value between $25 million and $100 million and a total duration of approximately 85 calendar days per dredge cycle. Interested parties should note that the solicitation is expected to be issued on or about July 24, 2024, with a bid opening date of August 26, 2024; for further inquiries, contact Cameron Stokes at Cameron.Stokes@usace.army.mil or Patricia Bonilla at patricia.b.bonilla@usace.army.mil.