Maintenance Dredging, Morehead City Inner Harbor

The contract solicits annual maintenance dredging services for the Morehead City Inner Harbor federal navigation channel in North Carolina, covering specific segments including the non-beach compatible section of Range C, East Leg, West Leg, and Northwest Leg. The primary scope involves removing approximately 310,000 cubic yards of shoaled material accumulated since prior dredging activities. The dredging depths range from 35 to 45 feet, plus a 2-foot allowable overdepth, executed using mechanical or hydraulic dredging methods. All dredged material must be transported offshore on ocean-certified barges and disposed of at the Government-designated Ocean Dredged Material Disposal Site (ODMDS). Operations have a defined environmental window from August 1 through March 31 to limit ecological impact, with strict prohibitions on scow overflow in the West and Northwest Legs. Issued by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Wilmington District, under solicitation number W912PM26BA004 with an estimated contract value between $5 million and $10 million, the agreement will be awarded as a Firm Fixed Price contract. The solicitation is unrestricted with no socioeconomic set-asides, and prospective offerors must register on SAM.gov for proposal submission by December 31, 2026. The contract places responsibility on the contractor to ensure compliance with dredging specifications, vessel standards, and environmental conditions, while the Government provides oversight and the approved placement site. No detailed evaluation criteria or special clauses related to packaging, key personnel, or organizational conflicts of interest are outlined in the solicitation. Administrative and payment details are managed through the Wilmington District office, with contact points provided for contracting specialists to facilitate inquiries and submissions.