FY26 SOUTH ATLANTIC DIVISION (SAD) REGIONAL HARBOR DREDGING CONTRACT (RHDC), CONTRACT 2
ID: W912PM25BA010Type: Solicitation
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE ARMYW074 ENDIST WILMINGTONWILMINGTON, NC, 28403-1343, USA

NAICS

Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction (237990)

PSC

MAINTENANCE OF DREDGING FACILITIES (Z1KF)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/2b70a723f41e4b80a35fe9ecbc615fa5/view
Timeline
    Description

    The Department of Defense, through the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, is soliciting bids for the FY26 South Atlantic Division (SAD) Regional Harbor Dredging Contract (RHDC), Contract 2, which involves maintenance dredging services at Brunswick Harbor, GA, and Morehead City, NC. The project aims to ensure navigability and safety in these harbors through various dredging operations, including mobilization, demobilization, and maintenance dredging at specified locations. This contract is critical for maintaining essential shipping routes and supporting local economies, with an estimated value between $25 million and $100 million. Bids must be submitted electronically via the PIEE website by August 5, 2025, at 1:00 PM (Eastern), and interested parties can contact Diana Curl or Rosalind Shoemaker for further information.

    Files
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    A21 - W912PM25BA010_AMDT0001_07-10-2025_Final.pdf
    This government file is an amendment to a solicitation or modification of a contract, specifically Amendment 0001 to Solicitation Number W912PM25BA010, issued by W074 ENDIST WILMINGTON, KO CONTRACTING DIVISION. The primary purpose of this amendment is to update the Bidder Inquiry Key in Section 00 21 13 from T946K8-UICANB to 8UX4V4-IMP9SS. The document outlines the procedures for acknowledging amendments, particularly emphasizing the importance of timely submission to avoid rejection of offers. It details the process for submitting and reviewing inquiries via the ProjNet website, including registration and access instructions. Additionally, the amendment provides an estimated price range for the project (between $25,000,000.00 and $100,000,000.00) and sets forth comprehensive subcontracting plan goals for various small business categories (SB, SDB, WOSB, HUBZone, SDVOSB, VOSB, HBCU/MI). It also informs offerors about reporting requirements for subcontracting plans, including potential retainage for non-compliance, and highlights the applicability of the Harbor Maintenance Fee for work involving U.S. ports. All other terms and conditions of the original solicitation remain unchanged.
    A21 - W912PM25BA010_AMDT0001_Conformed Copy_07-10-2025_Final.pdf
    The federal solicitation W912PM25BA010 is for the FY26 South Atlantic Division (SAD) Regional Harbor Dredging Contract (RHDC) 2, with an estimated value between $25,000,000.00 and $100,000,000.00. The project involves maintenance dredging in Morehead City, NC, and Brunswick Harbor, GA, with Brunswick Harbor work to be completed first. Bids are due by August 5, 2025, at 1:00 PM (Eastern) and must be submitted electronically via the PIEE website; no hand-carried or other electronic submissions are authorized. Offerors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) database and will be evaluated for responsibility based on financial resources, performance record, and technical capabilities. The contract type is Firm-Fixed Price, and a bid guarantee of 20% of the bid price or $3,000,000.00, whichever is less, is required. The solicitation includes various clauses regarding performance and payment bonds, subcontracting plan goals for small businesses, and environmental windows for dredging activities. Site visits can be arranged by contacting T.J. Knight. Wage determinations are provided, and inquiries must be submitted via the ProjNet website.
    A21 - W912PM25BA010_AMDT0002_07-16-2025_Final.pdf
    This government file, Amendment No. 0002 to Solicitation W912PM25BA010, details modifications for the "FY26 Maintenance Dredging, South Atlantic Division (SAD) Regional Harbor Dredging Contract (RHDC), Contract 2." Key changes include updating the solicitation title and number, and adding Note 9 to Section 00 21 00 regarding mechanical dredging. The project involves maintenance dredging in Brunswick Harbor, Georgia, and Morehead City Harbor, North Carolina, with an estimated construction magnitude between $25,000,000.00 and $100,000,000.00. Bids must be submitted electronically via the PIEE website by August 5, 2025, 1:00 P.M. (Eastern), with no hand-carried or other electronic submissions accepted. The document also outlines requirements for contractor responsibility, including financial resources, performance record, and technical skills, and mandates registration in the System for Award Management (SAM) and use of Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT). Environmental windows for hopper dredging are specified for each harbor, while mechanical dredging has no such windows but requires completion by specific dates and adherence to BIN and load restrictions. The bid opening will be held via Microsoft Teams and in person.
    A21 - W912PM25BA010_AMDT0002_Conformed Copy_07-16-2025_Final.pdf
    This document is an Invitation for Bid (IFB) for the FY26 Maintenance Dredging, South Atlantic Division (SAD) Regional Harbor Dredging Contract (RHDC), Contract 2. The project involves maintenance dredging at Morehead City, NC, and Brunswick Harbor, GA, with an estimated construction magnitude between $25,000,000.00 and $100,000,000.00. Bids, which are unrestricted, must be submitted electronically through PIEE by August 5, 2025, at 1:00 PM local time. Hand-carried or other electronic submissions like email, CD-ROMs, or faxes are not accepted. The contract will be Firm-Fixed Price. Key requirements include furnishing performance and payment bonds, with a bid guarantee of 20% of the bid price or $3,000,000.00, whichever is less. Bidders must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) and comply with Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) for payments. The document also outlines subcontracting goals for various small business categories and details reporting requirements for subcontracting plans, including potential retainage for non-compliance. Environmental windows for hopper dredging are specified, and mechanical dredging is permitted upon notice to proceed. A virtual bid opening will be held via Microsoft Teams, with an in-person option available. The solicitation includes various FAR and DFARS clauses, covering aspects like site visits, evaluation of options, and representations and certifications.
    A21 - W912PM25BA010_AMDT0003_08-05-2025_Conformed Copy.pdf
    This government solicitation (W912PM25BA010) is for the FY26 South Atlantic Division (SAD) Regional Harbor Dredging Contract (RHDC) 2, located in Morehead City, NC, and Brunswick Harbor, GA. The project involves maintenance dredging with an estimated construction magnitude between $25,000,000 and $100,000,000. Bids must be submitted electronically via PIEE by August 7, 2025, at 1:00 PM (Eastern). Hand-carried or other electronic submissions are not authorized. Offerors must furnish performance and payment bonds equal to 100% of the original contract price if the contract exceeds $150,000. The successful contractor must perform at least 12% of the work with its own organization. Bidders are responsible for understanding wage determinations, particularly concerning hopper dredging, and addressing any unlisted labor classifications. Subcontracting plans with specific goals for small businesses are required for large businesses. Environmental windows for dredging are December 15 to March 31 for Brunswick Harbor and December 1 to April 15 for Morehead City. Inquiries must be submitted through ProjNet, and offerors are responsible for checking for updates. All contractors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) and comply with electronic funds transfer requirements.
    A21 - W912PM25BA010_AMDT0003_08-05-2025_Final.pdf
    This government file details Amendment A030537 to Solicitation W912PM25BA010, primarily changing the bid opening date and time to August 7, 2025, at 1300 EDT for the FY26 Maintenance Dredging project. It outlines critical instructions for offerors, including the methods for acknowledging amendments and the electronic submission requirement for bids via the PIEE website. Hand-carried or other electronic submissions are not authorized. The amendment also specifies bid formatting, notes on total amounts, unit pricing, and evaluation of options. Key details include environmental windows for dredging at Brunswick Harbor and Morehead City, and information regarding wage determinations. Contractors must be registered in SAM and use EFT for payments. The document also lists pre-award responsibility criteria and provides instructions for attending the virtual or in-person bid opening.
    A22 - Bid Opening Attendance Sheet.pdf
    B1 - IFB Abstract - FY26 - RHDC 2_Final.pdf
    The document is an Abstract of Bids for the FY26 Maintenance Dredging, South Atlantic Division (SAD) Regional Harbor Dredging Contract (RHDC), Contract 2, Unrestricted. The U.S. Department of the Army, Corps of Engineers, specifically the Wilmington Contracting Office, issued the solicitation. The project involves various dredging and related services for Brunswick Harbor and Morehead City, including mobilization, demobilization, performance and payment bonds, inter-project transit miles, and maintenance dredging at specific ranges and stations. The abstract details the government's estimate for each line item and the bid amounts from GREAT LAKES DREDGE & DOCK CO, LLC. Key items include substantial dredging operations, options for unexpected transit miles, stand-by time, and trawling requirements. The total bid amount from the listed offeror for all line items is $30,571,022.51.
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