Mississippi River, New Orleans Harbor Cutterhead Dredge No. 1-2025
ID: W912P825BA009Type: Solicitation
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DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE ARMYW07V ENDIST N ORLEANSNEW ORLEANS, LA, 70118-3651, USA

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Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction (237990)

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CONSTRUCTION OF DREDGING FACILITIES (Y1KF)
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    The Department of Defense, through the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, is soliciting bids for the Mississippi River, New Orleans Harbor Cutterhead Dredge No. 1-2025 project, which requires the provision of a fully crewed and equipped hydraulic pipeline cutterhead dredge. This project is critical for enhancing marine construction operations in the New Orleans Harbor Reach of the Mississippi River and adjacent lock forebays of the Gulf Intracoastal Waterway, with an estimated construction value ranging between $5 million and $10 million. Bidders must comply with federal contracting regulations, including registration in the System for Award Management (SAM) and adherence to safety standards, while also demonstrating production capabilities and a commitment to veteran employment initiatives. Interested parties should contact Cori A. Caimi at 504-862-1352 or via email at Cori.A.Caimi@usace.army.mil for further details, and the solicitation documents will be available on Sam.gov.

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    The document pertains to the Invitation for Bid (IFB) for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' project on Mississippi River, specifically the Cutterhead Dredge No. 1-2025. The contractor is required to furnish a fully equipped hydraulic dredge for work in the New Orleans Harbor reach. The estimated value of the construction is between $5 million and $10 million, emphasizing adherence to safety regulations outlined in EM 385-1-1. Bidders must register in the System for Award Management (SAM) and submit various certifications, including the conditions of contract award and non-segregated facilities certification. The bidding schedule specifies several bid lots based on dredge discharge sizes, requiring bidders to provide unit prices for all items. The contractor's performance will be evaluated, with a focus on ensuring that the dredge can operate under specified conditions. This solicitation is an unrestricted procurement, aiming to enhance marine construction operations within the region while ensuring compliance with federal contracting regulations. The document outlines essential bidding instructions and contractor responsibilities, including a pre-award inspection of the plant and the necessity of proof for production capabilities. Compliance with veteran employment initiatives is encouraged, showcasing the government’s commitment to supporting veterans during the contract execution.
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