Mississippi River, Baton Rouge to Gulf, Southwest Pass Hopper Dredge Contract No. 10-2026 (OM26010)

This Invitation for Bid (IFB) W912P826BA057, issued by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, New Orleans District, solicits bids for the Mississippi River, Baton Rouge to Gulf, Southwest Pass Hopper Dredge Contract No. 10-2026. The project, located in Plaquemines Parish, Louisiana, requires furnishing a fully crewed and equipped self-propelled trailing suction type hopper dredge for work in the Mississippi River and Southwest Pass. The magnitude of construction is estimated between $10,000,000.00 and $25,000,000.00. Bidders must register in the System for Award Management (SAM) and comply with affirmative action and non-segregated facilities clauses. Bids are categorized into eight lots based on dredge specifications, and bidders must select only one lot. Key requirements include providing a "Hopper Dredge and Attendant Plant Data Sheet" and documentation proving dredge availability. Contract award is anticipated within 5-7 calendar days after bid opening, with Notice to Proceed issued 1-3 calendar days after bond receipt. All inquiries must be submitted via ProjNet, and all work must adhere to EM 385-1-1 "Safety and Occupational Health Requirements."

This government solicitation (W912P826BA057) is for a firm-fixed-price construction contract for the Mississippi River, Baton Rouge to Gulf, Southwest Pass Hopper Dredge Contract No. 10-2026 (OM26010). The project, estimated between $10,000,000.00 and $25,000,000.00, requires a fully crewed and equipped self-propelled trailing suction type hopper dredge to perform work in and around the New Orleans District. Key contract line items include mobilization, demobilization, dredging, and optional services for protected species observers and sea turtle/sturgeon trawling/relocation. The solicitation outlines various FAR and DFARS provisions, including requirements for bid guarantees, System for Award Management registration, Buy American compliance, and Employment Eligibility Verification. Offers are due by May 7, 2028, at 10:30 AM local time, and must adhere to specific submission and guarantee requirements. The contract emphasizes evaluation of options, prompt payment for construction, and provisions for independent price determination.