FY26 Willapa Bay Maintenance Dredging Bid Opening Details
ID: W912DW26BA001Type: Solicitation
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DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE ARMYW071 ENDIST SEATTLESEATTLE, WA, 98134-2329, USA

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Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction (237990)

PSC

CONSTRUCTION OF DREDGING FACILITIES (Y1KF)

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https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/0ac035410aa94fe1af7d9ca01ee4533d/view
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    The Department of Defense, specifically the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Seattle District, is soliciting bids for the maintenance dredging of the Willapa Harbor in Washington. The project involves dredging the Bay Center, Nahcotta, and Tokeland Federal Navigation Channels to their authorized depths, with an estimated total of up to 180,000 cubic yards to be dredged using mechanical clamshell methods. This maintenance is crucial for ensuring safe navigation in an area known for its significant hazards, including shifting shoals and unpredictable weather conditions. Interested contractors should note that the estimated construction price range is between $5 million and $10 million, with work anticipated to begin in summer 2026. For further details, including submission instructions, bidders can contact Geraldine Kemp at geraldine.l.kemp@usace.army.mil or Kimberly M. Robinson at Kimberly.M.Robinson@usace.army.mil.

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    Geraldine Kemp
    geraldine.l.kemp@usace.army.mil
    Kimberly M. Robinson
    Kimberly.M.Robinson@usace.army.mil
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