The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Philadelphia District, is seeking a contractor for beach nourishment between Townsends Inlet and Cape May Inlet in Cape May County, New Jersey. The work covers a base bid to place approximately 435,032 cubic yards of beachfill in Avalon and 228,867 cubic yards in Stone Harbor, with up to eight optional items for additional beachfill, dune grass planting, and crossover repair. The project uses authorized borrow areas near Townsends Inlet and Hereford Inlet, and the solicitation includes updated drawings, specifications, and statement of work; the base contract duration has been extended to 103 calendar days after notice to proceed, and the project magnitude is estimated between $20 million and $45 million. Bids are due May 29, 2026 at 1:00 PM and must be submitted in the PIEE Solicitation Module, with SAM and PIEE registration required before bid submission.

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineer (USACE), Philadelphia District (NAP), anticipates a requirement for the beach nourishment of Townsends Inlet to Cape May Inlet, Cape May County, New Jersey

This is a Pre-solicitation Notice. This Notice is being issued for planning and information purposes only. This notice is not a Solicitation, nor is it to be construed as a committment commitment by the Government. The Government will not pay for any effort expended in responding to this notice, nor will the Government accept bids as a result of this notice.  
  
**\*\*Solicitation W912BU26BA025 is expeced to be released on or around 23 April 2026.**

**PROJECT DESCRIPTION:**

Contract work consists of a base bid to place approximately 400,000-600,00 cubic yards of beachfill, along the Atlantic Ocean coastline in the Borough of Avalon, Cape May County, New Jersey and approximately 200,000-400,000 cubic yards of beachfill, along the Atlantic Ocean coastline in the Borough of Stone Harbor, Cape May County, New Jersey. The base project area encompasses approximately 6,300 feet along the oceanfront of Avalon Borough and 14,100 feet along the oceanfront of Stone Harbor Borough.

The contract work may also consist of up to 6 separate options. Three options are to place additional amounts of beachfill per option, if awarded, in locations within and outside of the Base bid areas in the Borough of Avalon. Options 1, 2, and 3, if awarded, will be for quantities of 50,000, 100,000, and 200,000 cubic yards, respectively. Three options are to place additional amounts of beachfill per option, if awarded, in locations within and outside of the Base bid areas in the Borough of Stone Harbor. Options 4, 5, and 6, if awarded, will be for quantities of 50,000, 100,000, and 200,000 cubic yards, respectively. The project work for the Base Bid and Options, if awarded, also may include, in addition to beachfill: the construction or repair of pedestrian, vehicle, and handicap dune crossovers. The beachfill material for this contract must come from the authorized borrow areas, which are shown on the contract drawings, located adjacent to the project, in the vicinity of Townsends Inlet and Hereford Inlet.

The Period of Performance is 107 calendar days from Notice to Proceed (NTP)

**DISCLOSURE OF MAGNITUDE OF THE CONSTRUCTION PROJECT:**The estimated magnitude of this project is between $25,000,000 and $40,000,000.

The anticipated North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code is 237990, Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction

**TYPE OF SET-ASIDE:**Full and Open (Unrestricted). In accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 19.1307, this project requires the HUBZone 10% price evaluation.  
  
**ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:**Specific information pertaining to this procurement will be available in the Solicitation. The Solicitation documents will be posted on the SAM.gov website. It is, and will continue to be, the responsibility of all potential Bidders to monitor the SAM.gov website for any amendments, updates, responses to industry questions/comments, etc. The Government will not be maintaining a mailing list.

**POINT-OF-CONTACT:**The Primary Contract Specialist for this Solicitation is Molly Gallagher, email: Molly.Gallagher@usace.army.mil. Any communication regarding this notice should be made in writing sent via email and must identify the Solicitation number, company name, address, phone number and point of contact.

Beach Nourishment Townsends Inlet to Cape May Inlet Cape May County, New Jersey

PURPOSE: The U.S. Army Corps of Engineer (USACE), Philadelphia District (NAP), anticipates a requirement for the beach nourishment of Townsends Inlet to Cape May Inlet, Cape May County, New Jersey DESCRIPTION: Contract work consists of a base bid to place approximately 435,032 cubic yards of beachfill, along the Atlantic Ocean coastline in the Borough of Avalon, Cape May County, New Jersey and approximately 228,867 cubic yards of beachfill, along the Atlantic Ocean coastline in the Borough of Stone Harbor, Cape May County, New Jersey. The base project area encompasses approximately 6,300 feet along the oceanfront of Avalon Borough and 14,100 feet along the oceanfront of Stone Harbor Borough. The contract work may also consist of up to eight separate options. Three options are to place additional amounts of beachfill per option, if awarded, in locations within and outside of the base bid areas in the Borough of Avalon. Options 1, 2, and 3, if awarded, will be for quantities of 25,000, 75,000, and 150,000 cubic yards, respectively. Option 4, if awarded, is for planting approximately 2,883 square yards of dune grass in Avalon. Option 5, if awarded, is for an estimated 347 square yards of cross-over repair. Three options are to place additional amounts of beachfill per option, if awarded, in locations within and outside of the base bid areas in the Borough of Stone Harbor. Options 6, 7, and 8, if awarded, will be for quantities of 25,000, 50,000, and 100,000 cubic yards, respectively. The beachfill material for this contract must come from the authorized borrow areas, which are shown on the contract drawings, located adjacent to the project, in the vicinity of Townsends Inlet and Hereford Inlet. DISCLOSURE OF MAGNITUDE OF THE PROPOSED CONSTRUCTION PROJECT: $20,000,000 and $45,000,000. NAICS CODE AND SBA SIZE STANDARD: 237990, OTHER HEAVY AND CIVIL ENGINEERING CONSTRUCTION, Size Standard $45.0M. PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE: 81 Calendar Days from the Notice to Proceed (NTP).SYSTEM FOR AWARD MANAGEMENT (SAM): Bidders are required to be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) database (https://sam.gov) and PIEE at the time a bid is submitted in order to comply with the annual representations and certifications requirements. Registration for PIEE is required as this is the only place bids shall be submitted. Bids must be submitted in PIEE Solicitation Module. ADDITIONAL INFOMRATION: Specific information pertaining to this procurement will be available in the solicitation. The solicitation documents will be posted on the SAM.gov website, https://sam.gov and PIEE Solicitation Module. It is and will continue to be the responsibility of all potential Bidders to monitor the SAM.gov website for any amendments, updates, responses to questions and answers, etc. as the Government will not be maintaining a mailing list. 

Beach Nourishment Townsends Inlet to Cape May Inlet

The Purpose of Amendment 0001 to Solicitation W912BU26BA007 is as follows:a.) Provide answers to the RFIs submitted.b.) Update DFARS 252.236-7001 to include XYZ data. Additionally, revise Specification Section 3520 23, Appendix B41, W912BU26BA007-DWG\_AM0001.pdf, and Plan Sheet C-401.c.) Add FAR 52.222-90 Addressing DEI Discrimination by Federal Contractors.d.) Add FAR 52.219-9 Small Business Subcontracting Plane.) Update FAR Provision 52.252-3, Alterations in Solicitation. PURPOSE: The U.S. Army Corps of Engineer (USACE), Philadelphia District (NAP), anticipates a requirement for the beach nourishment of Townsends Inlet to Cape May Inlet, Cape May County, New Jersey DESCRIPTION: Contract work consists of a base bid to place approximately 435,032 cubic yards of beachfill, along the Atlantic Ocean coastline in the Borough of Avalon, Cape May County, New Jersey and approximately 228,867 cubic yards of beachfill, along the Atlantic Ocean coastline in the Borough of Stone Harbor, Cape May County, New Jersey. The base project area encompasses approximately 6,300 feet along the oceanfront of Avalon Borough and 14,100 feet along the oceanfront of Stone Harbor Borough. The contract work may also consist of up to eight separate options. Three options are to place additional amounts of beachfill per option, if awarded, in locations within and outside of the base bid areas in the Borough of Avalon. Options 1, 2, and 3, if awarded, will be for quantities of 25,000, 75,000, and 150,000 cubic yards, respectively. Option 4, if awarded, is for planting approximately 2,883 square yards of dune grass in Avalon. Option 5, if awarded, is for an estimated 347 square yards of cross-over repair. Three options are to place additional amounts of beachfill per option, if awarded, in locations within and outside of the base bid areas in the Borough of Stone Harbor. Options 6, 7, and 8, if awarded, will be for quantities of 25,000, 50,000, and 100,000 cubic yards, respectively. The beachfill material for this contract must come from the authorized borrow areas, which are shown on the contract drawings, located adjacent to the project, in the vicinity of Townsends Inlet and Hereford Inlet. DISCLOSURE OF MAGNITUDE OF THE PROPOSED CONSTRUCTION PROJECT: $20,000,000 and $45,000,000. NAICS CODE AND SBA SIZE STANDARD: 237990, OTHER HEAVY AND CIVIL ENGINEERING CONSTRUCTION, Size Standard $45.0M. PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE: 81 Calendar Days from the Notice to Proceed (NTP).SYSTEM FOR AWARD MANAGEMENT (SAM): Bidders are required to be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) database (https://sam.gov) and PIEE at the time a bid is submitted in order to comply with the annual representations and certifications requirements. Registration for PIEE is required as this is the only place bids shall be submitted. Bids must be submitted in PIEE Solicitation Module. ADDITIONAL INFOMRATION: Specific information pertaining to this procurement will be available in the solicitation. The solicitation documents will be posted on the SAM.gov website, https://sam.gov and PIEE Solicitation Module. It is and will continue to be the responsibility of all potential Bidders to monitor the SAM.gov website for any amendments, updates, responses to questions and answers, etc. as the Government will not be maintaining a mailing list. 

PURPOSE: The U.S. Army Corps of Engineer (USACE), Philadelphia District (NAP), anticipates a requirement for the beach nourishment of Townsends Inlet to Cape May Inlet, Cape May County, New Jersey DESCRIPTION: Contract work consists of a base bid to place approximately 435,032 cubic yards of beachfill, along the Atlantic Ocean coastline in the Borough of Avalon, Cape May County, New Jersey and approximately 228,867 cubic yards of beachfill, along the Atlantic Ocean coastline in the Borough of Stone Harbor, Cape May County, New Jersey. The base project area encompasses approximately 6,300 feet along the oceanfront of Avalon Borough and 14,100 feet along the oceanfront of Stone Harbor Borough. The contract work may also consist of up to eight separate options. Three options are to place additional amounts of beachfill per option, if awarded, in locations within and outside of the base bid areas in the Borough of Avalon. Options 1, 2, and 3, if awarded, will be for quantities of 25,000, 75,000, and 150,000 cubic yards, respectively. Option 4, if awarded, is for planting approximately 2,883 square yards of dune grass in Avalon. Option 5, if awarded, is for an estimated 347 square yards of cross-over repair. Three options are to place additional amounts of beachfill per option, if awarded, in locations within and outside of the base bid areas in the Borough of Stone Harbor. Options 6, 7, and 8, if awarded, will be for quantities of 25,000, 50,000, and 100,000 cubic yards, respectively. The beachfill material for this contract must come from the authorized borrow areas, which are shown on the contract drawings, located adjacent to the project, in the vicinity of Townsends Inlet and Hereford Inlet. DISCLOSURE OF MAGNITUDE OF THE PROPOSED CONSTRUCTION PROJECT: $20,000,000 and $45,000,000. NAICS CODE AND SBA SIZE STANDARD: 237990, OTHER HEAVY AND CIVIL ENGINEERING CONSTRUCTION, Size Standard $45.0M. PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE: 81 Calendar Days from the Notice to Proceed (NTP).SYSTEM FOR AWARD MANAGEMENT (SAM): Bidders are required to be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) database (https://sam.gov) and PIEE at the time a bid is submitted in order to comply with the annual representations and certifications requirements. Registration for PIEE is required as this is the only place bids shall be submitted. Bids must be submitted in PIEE Solicitation Module. ADDITIONAL INFOMRATION: Specific information pertaining to this procurement will be available in the solicitation. The solicitation documents will be posted on the SAM.gov website, https://sam.gov and PIEE Solicitation Module. It is and will continue to be the responsibility of all potential Bidders to monitor the SAM.gov website for any amendments, updates, responses to questions and answers, etc. as the Government will not be maintaining a mailing list.

The Purpose of Amendment 0001 to Solicitation W912BU26BA025 is as follows: a.) Provide answers to the RFIs submitted. b.) Revises DFARS 252.236-7001 (Contract Drawings and Specifications) to reflect updates inSpecification Sections 01 11 00 and 32 15 00. c.) Extends the bid opening deadline from May 26, 2026, at 2:00 PM to May 29, 2026, at 1:00 PM. d.) Incorporates the updated Statement of Work (SOW) into Section 00 00 00. e.) Extends the base contract duration from 81 to 103 calendar days following the Notice to Proceed (NTP). f.) Update CLIN 0013 from 25,000 CY to 51,500 CY, CLIN 0014 from 75,000 CY to 145,500 CY, CLIN 0015 from 150,000 CY to 309,000 CY, CLIN 0017 from 25,000 CY to 450,250 CY, CLIN0018 from 50,000 CY to 90,500 CY and CLIN 0019 from 100,000 CY to 174,250 CY. g.) Incorporates FAR 52.222-90 Addressing DEI Discrimination by Federal Contractors. h.) Update FAR Provision 52.252-3, Alterations in Solicitation.PURPOSE: The U.S. Army Corps of Engineer (USACE), Philadelphia District (NAP), anticipates a requirement for the beach nourishment of Townsends Inlet to Cape May Inlet, Cape May County, New Jersey DESCRIPTION: Contract work consists of a base bid to place approximately 435,032 cubic yards of beachfill, along the Atlantic Ocean coastline in the Borough of Avalon, Cape May County, New Jersey and approximately 228,867 cubic yards of beachfill, along the Atlantic Ocean coastline in the Borough of Stone Harbor, Cape May County, New Jersey. The base project area encompasses approximately 6,300 feet along the oceanfront of Avalon Borough and 14,100 feet along the oceanfront of Stone Harbor Borough. The contract work may also consist of up to eight separate options. Three options are to place additional amounts of beachfill per option, if awarded, in locations within and outside of the base bid areas in the Borough of Avalon. Options 1, 2, and 3, if awarded, will be for quantities of 25,000, 75,000, and 150,000 cubic yards, respectively. Option 4, if awarded, is for planting approximately 2,883 square yards of dune grass in Avalon. Option 5, if awarded, is for an estimated 347 square yards of cross-over repair. Three options are to place additional amounts of beachfill per option, if awarded, in locations within and outside of the base bid areas in the Borough of Stone Harbor. Options 6, 7, and 8, if awarded, will be for quantities of 25,000, 50,000, and 100,000 cubic yards, respectively. The beachfill material for this contract must come from the authorized borrow areas, which are shown on the contract drawings, located adjacent to the project, in the vicinity of Townsends Inlet and Hereford Inlet. DISCLOSURE OF MAGNITUDE OF THE PROPOSED CONSTRUCTION PROJECT: $20,000,000 and $45,000,000. NAICS CODE AND SBA SIZE STANDARD: 237990, OTHER HEAVY AND CIVIL ENGINEERING CONSTRUCTION, Size Standard $45.0M. PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE: 81 Calendar Days from the Notice to Proceed (NTP).SYSTEM FOR AWARD MANAGEMENT (SAM): Bidders are required to be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) database (https://sam.gov) and PIEE at the time a bid is submitted in order to comply with the annual representations and certifications requirements. Registration for PIEE is required as this is the only place bids shall be submitted. Bids must be submitted in PIEE Solicitation Module. ADDITIONAL INFOMRATION: Specific information pertaining to this procurement will be available in the solicitation. The solicitation documents will be posted on the SAM.gov website, https://sam.gov and PIEE Solicitation Module. It is and will continue to be the responsibility of all potential Bidders to monitor the SAM.gov website for any amendments, updates, responses to questions and answers, etc. as the Government will not be maintaining a mailing list. 

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