Milford Haven Dredging and Jetty Work
ID: W9123626B0000Type: Special Notice
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DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE ARMYW2SD ENDIST NORFOLKNORFOLK, VA, 23510-1096, 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 (USACE), Norfolk District, is hosting a virtual Industry Day for contractors interested in the Milford Haven Dredging and Jetty Repair project in Gwynn, Virginia. The project involves hydraulic maintenance or mechanical dredging of the Milford Haven Channel to a depth of 10 feet, along with the repair of the adjacent jetty structure, which includes the removal of old stone and installation of new materials. This initiative is crucial for maintaining navigational safety and environmental integrity in the area, with the solicitation for the contract expected to be released in the fourth quarter of FY2028. Interested contractors must RSVP by January 12, 2026, to participate in the Industry Day scheduled for January 15, 2026, and can direct inquiries to Contract Specialist Susan Ellis at susan.k.ellis@usace.army.mil or by phone at 757-201-7136.

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    The document outlines the "Plans for Dredging, Survey of December 2022 & March 2023" for Milford Haven in Mathews County, Virginia, conducted by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Norfolk District. The project encompasses dredging the Milford Haven Channel to a depth of 10 feet and a width of 200 feet, with an additional 1-foot allowable overdepth, totaling an estimated 23,700 cubic yards of dredged material. The plans also detail proposed jetty construction and beach placement sites at Narrows Point Beach and Queens Creek Beach, including demolition of existing structures and placement of rip rap. The document provides general notes on project dimensions, tidal datums, coordinate systems, and environmental considerations such as oyster grounds and submerged aquatic vegetation.
    The Milford Haven Jetty and Dredging project is a federal government undertaking focused on hydraulic maintenance or mechanical dredging of the Milford Haven Channel in Matthew's County, Virginia, and the repair of the adjacent jetty structure. The project involves various general requirements, including administrative procedures, payment protocols, and a detailed project schedule. Key aspects include specific payment items for mobilization, demobilization, site work, sheet pile construction, dredging, and stone placement. The project emphasizes strict adherence to safety, environmental protection, quality control, and detailed submittal procedures. Contractor requirements include coordination with channel traffic, adherence to work hours, utility location, and provisions for weather-related time extensions and historical/archaeological finds. Profit determination uses a weighted guidelines method. The project schedule, a critical component, must be cost-loaded and follow the Critical Path Method, serving as the basis for progress payments.
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