2026-2028 Dillingham Harbor Maintenance Dredging
ID: W911KB26BA001Type: Solicitation
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DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE ARMYW2SN ENDIST ALASKAANCHORAGE, AK, 99506-0898, USA

NAICS

Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction (237990)

PSC

MAINTENANCE OF DREDGING FACILITIES (Z1KF)

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https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/a0c134cada404207b82b825e49beba44/view
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    The Department of Defense, through the Department of the Army, is soliciting bids for the 2026-2028 Dillingham Harbor Maintenance Dredging project in Dillingham, Alaska. This contract involves maintenance dredging, the placement of dredged materials at a designated open-water site, and conducting pre- and post-dredge surveys, with the contractor responsible for all necessary labor, equipment, and materials. The project is critical for maintaining navigable waterways and ensuring the operational integrity of the harbor, adhering to all applicable federal, state, and local regulations. Interested contractors should contact Jennifer Gosh at Jennifer.Gosh@usace.army.mil or George Nasif at George.G.Nasif@usace.army.mil for further details, and note that the contract will be awarded as a firm-fixed price with applicable construction wage rates.

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    Jennifer Gosh
    Jennifer.Gosh@usace.army.mil
    George Nasif
    George.G.Nasif@usace.army.mil
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