The Petaluma River Channel Maintenance Dredging project is a federal contract awarded by the Department of Defense, Department of the Army. The primary objective is to maintain the Petaluma River channel by dredging to a targeted depth of -8 feet (MLLW) plus 1 foot of paid over-depth. The dredged materials will be transported and disposed of at the Cullinan Ranch Restoration site.

This small business set-aside project is categorized under the North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code 237990: Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction, with a size standard of $37 million. The estimated cost for the work ranges from $5 million to $10 million.

The scope of work involves maintenance dredging, including the removal of sediment and debris from the river channel. The dredged material will be transported and dumped at a designated site, with all work to be completed according to the specifications outlined in the pricing schedule and summary of work.

The contract, expected to be awarded as a Firm Fixed Price (FFP) single contract, will be advertised as an Invitation for Bid (IFB) on or around August 2, 2024. Interested parties can view and download the solicitation and associated documents from SAM.gov. It's crucial to check for any amendments or changes regularly.

To participate, bidders must register on SAM.gov and submit their bids by the due date, which is approximately September 3, 2024, at 1:00 PM PDT. The evaluation of bids will consider factors such as price and compliance with requirements.

All queries and clarifications should be directed to the Contract Specialist, Suntok McGuinness, via email at suntok.mcguinness@usace.army.mil.

Please note that the project timeline may be subject to change, and bidders should regularly check for updates.