Maintenance Dredging, New Jersey Intracoastal Waterway (NJIWW) and Adjacent New Jersey Waterways
ID: W912BU25BA003Type: Solicitation
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE ARMYW2SD ENDIST PHILADELPHIAPHILADELPHIA, PA, 19103-0000, USA

NAICS

Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction (237990)

PSC

MAINTENANCE OF DREDGING FACILITIES (Z1KF)

Set Aside

Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5) (SBA)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/4aa7861e01a2403088731d484bff11ce/view
Timeline
    Description

    The Department of Defense, specifically the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, is soliciting bids for a maintenance dredging project involving the New Jersey Intracoastal Waterway (NJIWW) and adjacent waterways. The contract requires the removal of sediment from federal channels, construction of dikes, and implementation of beneficial use and marsh restoration alternatives, with specific dredging equipment requirements outlined. This project is crucial for maintaining navigability and ecological health in the region, with an estimated contract value between $5 million and $10 million. Interested small businesses must submit their bids electronically via the PIEE Solicitation Module by August 11, 2025, and can contact Connor Struckmeyer or Brandon Mormello for further information.

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    Bid Abstract - W912BU25BA003 NJIWW Maintenance Dredging (KO Signed).pdf
    The "ABSTRACT OF OFFERS - Construction" document details a U.S. Army Corps of Engineers solicitation (W912BU25BA003) for the New Jersey Intracoastal Waterways and Adjacent Waterways Maintenance Dredging Project. Issued on July 10, 2025, and opened on August 11, 2025, the project involves various material removal and disposal tasks across multiple locations, including the Cape May Ferry and Harbor Areas, and segments of the NJIWW. The independent government estimate for the base bid is $11,042,967.38, with an offer from Barnegat Bay Dredging Co., Inc. for $7,647,700.00. The solicitation also includes several options for additional services and equipment, bringing the total estimated project cost to $11,659,176.36 and the offeror's total to $8,148,077.50. The document was certified by Brandon Mormello, Contracting Officer, on August 12, 2025.
    MAINTENANCE DREDGING - NJIWW AND ADJACENT WATERWAYS_MARCH 2025.pdf
    The provided government file, an Invitation for Bid (IFB) document IFB W912BU25BA003 issued by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Philadelphia District, outlines plans for "MAINTENANCE DREDGING AND ADJACENT WATERWAYS" within the New Jersey Intracoastal Waterway. The document, dated March 2025, includes cover and index sheets, general information, and detailed plans for various dredging locations and associated disposal areas. Key project areas include Cape May Ferry, Cape May Harbor, and specific segments of the NJIWW, with designated disposal sites such as Higbee, Campground, Railroad, Gull Island, Dredge Hole 86, Forsythe Wildlife Refuge, Oyster Creek, Ocean City Edge Restoration, and Shooting Island. The file emphasizes adherence to engineering regulations, survey standards, and includes comprehensive general notes, abbreviations, and symbols crucial for project execution.
    Solicitation - W912BU25BA003 (final).pdf
    The federal government issued Solicitation W912BU25BA003, a firm fixed-price construction contract for the NJIWW and Adjacent Waterways Maintenance Dredging Project. This 100% Small Business Set-Aside, estimated between $5 million and $10 million, requires dredging federal channels, dike building, and beneficial use/marsh restoration. Bidders must have a 12-14 inch dredge pump and be registered in SAM. Offers, including SF 1442, Bid Schedule, and a bid guarantee of 20% of the bid price (up to $3 million), are due by August 11, 2025, at 2:00 PM local time, submitted electronically via PIEE. The lowest responsive and responsible bidder will be awarded the contract, with performance and payment bonds required post-award. Inquiries must be submitted in writing by July 31, 2025.
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