FY25 San Francisco District Maintenance Dredging
ID: W912P725S0004Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE ARMYW075 ENDIST SAN FRANSAN FRANCISCO, CA, 94102-3406, USA

NAICS

Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction (237990)

PSC

MAINTENANCE OF DREDGING FACILITIES (Z1KF)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/270160ebe77945d8a69af2ba07771210/view
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    The Department of Defense, specifically the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, San Francisco District, is conducting a Sources Sought Synopsis to gather information on potential contractors for maintenance dredging services in various California waterways. The procurement aims to identify qualified firms capable of performing dredging operations to maintain federal navigation channels, ensuring compliance with environmental regulations and operational requirements. This initiative is critical for enhancing navigability and supporting trade and transportation efficiency in the region, with project costs estimated between $1 million and $25 million, depending on the specific project. Interested parties must submit their qualifications and relevant information by 3:00 PM Pacific Time on February 5th, 2025, to the primary contacts, Logan Champlin and Mary C. Fronck, via the provided email addresses.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Logan Champlin
    (415) 503-6953
    logan.champlin@usace.army.mil
    Mary C. Fronck
    (415) 503-6554
    (415) 503-6688
    mary.fronck@usace.army.mil
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    Table 1 FY25 SPN Dredging.pdf
    The document outlines a series of upcoming dredging projects across various locations in California, focusing on channel deepening and maintenance efforts. Each project is categorized by name, location, required depth relative to mean lower low water (MLLW), dredge type, estimated price range, anticipated solicitation issuance date, and an environmental window for operations. Locations range from the San Joaquin/Stockton Deep Water Ship Channel to Oakland Inner and Outer Harbor, with estimated costs varying between $1 million to $25 million depending on the project. The dredging methods include hydraulic cutterhead pipeline and clamshell types, with specific government or contractor-furnished site details for disposal of dredged materials. The environmental windows for these projects primarily span from August to November, ensuring compliance with seasonal restrictions for minimal ecological impact. This document serves as a notification and overview of federal and state efforts to improve navigability in waterways while adhering to environmental regulations, thereby enhancing trade and transportation efficiency in the region.
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