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

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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 Department of the Army, is soliciting bids for the 2026-2028 Dillingham Harbor Maintenance Dredging project in Dillingham, Alaska. This contract requires the contractor to perform maintenance dredging, manage the placement of dredged materials at a designated open-water site, and conduct pre- and post-dredge surveys, ensuring compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local regulations. The project is critical for maintaining navigability and safety in the harbor, and the contract will be awarded as a firm-fixed price, with construction wage rates applicable. Interested contractors should reach out to Jennifer Gosh at Jennifer.Gosh@usace.army.mil or George Nasif at George.G.Nasif@usace.army.mil for further details.

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