FY25 Willapa Bay Maintenance Dredging
ID: W912DW25B0001Type: Solicitation
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE ARMYW071 ENDIST SEATTLESEATTLE, WA, 98134-2329, USA

NAICS

Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction (237990)

PSC

CONSTRUCTION OF DREDGING FACILITIES (Y1KF)

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https://sam.gov/opp/ef608232146a4038968749a207670796/view
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    The Department of Defense, specifically the Department of the Army, has announced the cancellation of the solicitation for the FY25 Willapa Bay Maintenance Dredging project, previously identified as Solicitation W912DW25B0001. This project was intended to address maintenance dredging needs at Willapa Bay, a critical task for ensuring navigational safety and environmental management in the area. Although bids were received from contractors, including HME Construction, Inc. and The DUTRA Group, the solicitation has been officially canceled with no further information provided. For inquiries, interested parties may contact Geraldine Kemp at geraldine.l.kemp@usace.army.mil or by phone at 206-764-6659, or reach out to Scotty Britt at SCOTT.W.BRITT@USACE.ARMY.MIL or 206-764-3517.

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    ABSTRACT - 25B0001 WILLAPA BAY DREDGING.pdf
    The document outlines the abstract of offers for a construction project under Solicitation No. W912DW24B0001 by the Department of the Army Corps of Engineers, specifically for Willapa Bay Maintenance Dredging. Issued on April 7, 2025, with bids opened on May 8, 2025, it presents the apparent low bids from two construction companies: HME Construction, Inc. at $8,857,000, significantly higher than the Government Estimate (IGE) by 96.8%, and The DUTRA Group at $14,515,000, which is 322% above the IGE. The abstract includes details on base and optional items related to dredging, disposal, and water quality monitoring. The table breaks down the bids for various line items, showing significant differences in costs for similar work and detailing each contractor’s business size as a small business. The document emphasizes the importance of assessing bid security and acknowledges that no amendments were issued for this solicitation. Overall, the abstract serves as a formal record of the construction bids received for a government project, highlighting cost discrepancies and contractor qualifications, ensuring transparency in the federal procurement process.
    W912DW25B0001_0001.pdf
    This document serves as an amendment for solicitation W912DW25B0001, which has been officially canceled. It outlines the changes to the solicitation and specifies that all other terms remain unchanged. The organization issuing the amendment, the USA Engineer District, Seattle, has been reiterated with the same address details. Although the amendment signals changes, it confirms that the deadline for submitting offers has not been extended. Contractors must acknowledge receipt of this amendment to ensure their offers are considered. Important instructions are included for contractors wishing to modify previously submitted offers before the specified opening date. The document is a standard procedure in federal contracting, ensuring transparency and adherence to regulations in the request for proposal (RFP) process. The primary purpose is to communicate administrative changes and maintain clear lines of accountability in federal contracting practices.
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