ATCHAFALAYA RIVER BAY, BAR, AND CREWBOAT CUT CUTTERHEAD DREDGE NOS. 1-2026, OM26059

Solicitation W912P826BA064 is an unrestricted sealed bid invitation for bids issued by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, New Orleans District, for the removal and disposal of shoal material in the Atchafalaya River Bay, Bar, and Crewboat Cut Channel in Louisiana. The project requires the contractor to furnish one fully crewed and equipped hydraulic pipeline cutterhead dredge. The estimated magnitude of construction is between $10,000,000 and $25,000,000. Award will be granted to the responsible bidder presenting the lowest priced responsive bid, provided they meet definitive responsibility criteria regarding equipment specifications and availability to commence dredging within 240 hours of the Notice to Proceed. The scope of work includes mobilization, dredging services for 802 hours, and potential options for additional dredging, flotation channel excavation, and bird nesting prevention measures. Performance requires adherence to the USACE National Dredging Quality Management Program and EM 385-1-1 safety standards. Bidders must be registered in the System for Award Management and provide a bid guarantee of 20 percent of the bid price or $3,000,000, whichever is less. The contract includes specific requirements for a level 1 Site Safety and Health Officer and compliance with E-Verify and Buy American regulations. Payment and invoicing are to be processed through the Wide Area Workflow system.