Maintenance Dredging of NY & NJ Channels, Seguine/Ward/Outerbridge Reaches, Federal Navigation Project

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The US Army Corps of Engineers, New York District, issued Solicitation No. W912DS-26-B-A014 for Maintenance Dredging of the NY&NJ Channels, specifically the Seguine/Ward/Outerbridge Reaches Federal Navigation Project. The solicitation, issued in April 2026, includes an index of ten drawings detailing the project. Key drawings include the cover sheet, project site plan with notes, and multiple dredging area and sounding maps. Project notes specify that dredging activities are prohibited from October 1st to November 30th in shoaled areas denoted on sheets six through ten. The maps depict areas to be dredged to a basic work depth of -35' +2' OD MLLW, with coordinates referenced to the US State Plane Coordinate System NAD 1983, New Jersey Mercator-Zone 2900, US Survey Feet. Soundings refer to the plane of Mean Lower Low Water (MLLW) [Epoch 1983-2001] and meet EM 1110-1005 accuracy standards.

The New York District of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is soliciting bids for maintenance dredging of the New York & New Jersey Channels, specifically the Seguine/Ward/Outerbridge Federal Navigation Project (IFB No. W912DS-26-B-A014). This is an unrestricted procurement under AISC Code 237990. The solicitation outlines essential bidding requirements, including acknowledging amendments, completing representations and certifications, providing a DUNS number, proper bid signing, and submitting a bid bond. The project requires contractors to adhere to detailed contract drawings and specifications, governmental safety regulations, and environmental protection measures, including guidelines for oil and hazardous material operations. Key attachments provide project location maps, sample reports, and safety guidelines. The document emphasizes timely and accurate bid submission to avoid disqualification and outlines responsibilities for managing project documentation and adherence to specified procedures.

This amendment to solicitation W912DS26BA0140001 corrects the bid due date from May 13, 2026, to May 15, 2026, at 2:00 PM EST. It also provides crucial instructions for submitting bids, including the delivery location at 26 Federal Plaza, Room 16-300, and the designated recipient, Matthew Lubiak. The document outlines procedures for bid opening, allowing physical attendance or remote participation via teleconference or Microsoft Teams, and emphasizes keeping phones muted during the call. The amendment also details minimum required bid documents: a signed 1442, acknowledged amendments, a filled-out bid schedule, and a bid guarantee. It specifies that only revised versions of Standard Forms SF24, SF25, and SF25A for bid, performance, and payment bonds are valid. Inquiries related to the solicitation must be submitted via email to the Contract Specialist and Contracting Officer by May 8, 2026, at 11:59 AM EDT, seven calendar days before the closing date. No other communication methods will be accepted, and the government reserves the right to decline questions received after the cutoff. Any necessary information will be issued as an amendment on SAM.gov. All other terms and conditions remain unchanged.

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, New York District, issued Solicitation Number W912DS26BA014 for the "Maintenance Dredging of New York and New Jersey Channels – Seguine/Ward/Outerbridge Federal Navigation Project." This is a firm-fixed-price contract with full and open competition, including a HUBZone price evaluation preference. The project is estimated to range between $5,000,000.00 and $15,000,000.00, with a NAICS code of 237990 and a size standard of $37,000,000.00. Bids are due by May 15, 2026, at 2:00 PM EST, at 26 Federal Plaza, Room 16-300, New York, N.Y. The work involves dredging material to -35 feet MLLW with a 2-foot allowable overdepth from three reaches and placing it at the Historic Area Remediation Site. The contractor must complete the work within 54 calendar days of receiving the Notice to Proceed. A bid guarantee of 20% of the bid price or $3,000,000.00, whichever is less, is required, along with performance and payment bonds equal to 100% of the original contract price. Bidders must bid on all items (CLINs 0001-0005), and award will be based on the lowest total price. Dredging is prohibited from October 1 to November 30, 2026, in specific areas. The solicitation also includes various FAR and DFARS provisions and clauses related to certifications, security, and contractual obligations.