Naval Submarine Base Kings Bay Maintenance Dredging Entrance Channel Camden County, Georgia - Nassau County, Florida
ID: W912EP25BA003Type: Solicitation
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DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE ARMYW074 ENDIST JACKSNVLLEJACKSONVILLE, FL, 32207-0019, USA

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Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction (237990)

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MAINTENANCE OF DREDGING FACILITIES (Z1KF)
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    The Department of Defense, through the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Jacksonville District, is soliciting bids for maintenance dredging of the Entrance Channel at the Naval Submarine Base Kings Bay, located in Camden County, Georgia, and Nassau County, Florida. The project encompasses base dredging operations, including the excavation and distribution of dredged materials to designated disposal sites, as well as optional work for beach tilling and escarpment removal at Fort Clinch Placement Area. This initiative is critical for maintaining navigable depths essential for military operations and ensuring compliance with environmental standards. Interested contractors must submit electronic bids by 1:00 PM EDT on August 12, 2025, with a bid opening scheduled for 2:00 PM EDT the same day; for further inquiries, contact Timothy Humphrey at Timothy.g.humphrey@usace.army.mil or by phone at 904-232-2441.

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    The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Jacksonville District, has released a solicitation for maintenance dredging at the Naval Submarine Base Kings Bay, located on the border of Camden County, Georgia, and Nassau County, Florida. The project outlines a detailed approach to dredging the entrance channel, divided into several sections identified by station numbers. Accompanying documentation includes precise plans for dredging and coastal management, reflecting extensive surveying and engineering assessments to ensure proper execution. Elevation and tidal data are established in accordance with NOAA standards, employing real-time kinematic GPS for accurate measurements. Key disposal and placement areas have been designated, including the Fernandina Ocean Dredged Material Disposal Site (ODMDS) and placements on nearby beaches, with estimated volumes calculated for dredging activities. The document emphasizes compliance with state and federal regulations, highlighting the project's importance for maintaining navigable waterways and supporting ongoing military operations. This solicitation reflects the U.S. government's commitment to infrastructure upkeep through strategic environmental management practices.
    The document outlines the dredging plan for the Naval Submarine Base Kings Bay entrance channel, encompassing maintenance dredging operations situated between Camden County, Georgia, and Nassau County, Florida. It details specific dredging requirements, including the depths and materials to be utilized, with an emphasis on complying with federal guidelines and exempting certain activities from specific water quality regulations due to the project's location within an aquatic preserve. The document is designed by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Jacksonville District, with an emphasis on the operational layout over multiple stations. The project seeks to maintain navigable depths critical for military operations and sustain environmental standards, ensuring minimal ecological disruption. Through this maintenance dredging initiative, the government demonstrates its commitment to infrastructure upkeep and national security.
    The document outlines the details regarding the maintenance dredging project for the Naval Submarine Base in Kings Bay, Georgia, which spans parts of Camden County, Georgia, and Nassau County, Florida. It is managed by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Jacksonville District. The project aims to restore the depth of the entrance channel to facilitate safe navigation for military and commercial vessels. It includes a comprehensive dredging plan that specifies the required depths, allowable overdepth, and coordinates for navigation aids. Key points include the dredging zones, particularly the Kings Bay Inner Channel, and the precise measurement of depths required across various sections of the channel. The document also references necessary permits, compliance with environmental regulations, and potential impacts on the surrounding ecosystem. The project reflects a significant federal effort to maintain critical infrastructure for national defense and commercial use, ensuring the safety and efficiency of operations within the facility. Overall, the maintenance dredging supports ongoing operational readiness at this strategically important naval base.
    The Naval Submarine Base Kings Bay is soliciting bids for maintenance dredging of the Entrance Channel in Camden County, Georgia, and Nassau County, Florida, under Solicitation No. W912EP25BA003. This unrestricted, firm-fixed-price Invitation for Bid (IFB) project is estimated between $10,000,000.00 and $25,000,000.00. The work includes base dredging operations with material distribution to designated sites and an option for tilling and escarpment removal at Fort Clinch Placement Area. The contractor must commence work within 60 days of receiving the Notice to Proceed and complete the base work within 180 days, with Option A concurrently completed in 5 days, totaling 185 calendar days. Liquidated damages of $4,003.00 per day apply for delays. Electronic bids are due by 1:00 PM EDT on August 12, 2025, with bid opening at 2:00 PM EDT the same day. Technical inquiries were accepted via ProjNet until July 30, 2025.
    The document outlines the pre-bid conference for Solicitation No. W912EP25BA003 regarding the maintenance dredging of the Naval Submarine Base Kings Bay entrance channel located in Camden County, Georgia, and Nassau County, Florida. The project includes a base work phase involving maintenance dredging of the channel and the disposal of excavated material at designated sites, along with additional environmental monitoring activities. An option for further site tilling at Fort Clinch is also included. The project has a construction magnitude estimated between $10 million and $25 million, with completion required within 185 days after the contractor receives the Notice to Proceed. Bids are to be submitted electronically by August 12, 2025. The document emphasizes an Invitation for Bid (IFB) structure and the procurement method as a Firm Fixed Price contract, highlighting the importance of timely completion to avoid liquidated damages of $4,003 per day for delays. The pre-bid conference covers project requirements, submission details, a Q&A session, and closes with key contacts for further inquiries, ensuring potential bidders have a comprehensive understanding of the procurement process and project expectations. This initiative represents the federal government's commitment to maintaining critical naval infrastructure.
    The document is a solicitation (W912EP25BA003) from the USA Engineer District, Jacksonville, detailing bids received for the Naval Submarine Base Kings Bay Maintenance Dredging project in Camden County, Georgia, and Nassau County, Florida. It outlines various line items for excavation and environmental monitoring, including mobilization/demobilization, unclassified cut excavation at different stations and ranges, environmental species monitoring, turbidity monitoring, sea turtle/sturgeon trawling and relocation, beach tilling, vibration controls, remediation of noncompliant material, screening and disposal of unacceptable material, standby time, and partnering regroup. The document presents unit prices and total amounts from four bidders (Bidder 1, Weeks Marine, Inc., The Dutra Group, and Great Lakes Dredges & Dock Company, LLC) for each item, culminating in a total base bid and an option for beach tilling and escarpment removal at Fort Clinch Placement Area. The total bids range from $21,487,485.00 to $28,967,620.00. The abstract of offers was certified by Timothy G. Humphrey on August 13, 2025.
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