The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, New Orleans District, has issued an Invitation for Bids (IFB) for the Calcasieu River and Pass, Bar Channel Hopper Dredge Contract No. 5-2025, located in Cameron Parish, Louisiana. This contract involves the provision of a fully crewed and equipped self-propelled hopper dredge, responsible for dredging and disposing of shoal material primarily in the Calcasieu River Bar Channel, with the possibility of extending to areas within other districts. The solicitation requires compliance with affirmative action and equal opportunity clauses, and bidders must register in the System for Award Management (SAM) and ensure their bids adhere to all outlined specifications and pricing schedules. The estimated construction cost ranges from $5,000,000 to $10,000,000, with bidding anticipated to include detailed schedules across several lot options. Key sections pertain to mandatory safety and operational requirements (EM 385-1-1) and stipulations for bid accuracy and completeness. The successful contractor will be expected to begin work promptly following contract award, with performance and payment bond requirements outlined in the terms. Overall, this IFB emphasizes the government’s commitment to maintaining navigable waterways through proper dredging practices while ensuring compliance and equal opportunity in contracting.