ATCHAFALAYA RIVER BAY, BAR, AND CREWBOAT CUT CUTTERHEAD DREDGE NOS. 2-2026, OM26060

Solicitation W912P826BA065 is an unrestricted sealed bid invitation 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 St. Mary Parish, Louisiana. The project requires the contractor to furnish one fully crewed and equipped hydraulic pipeline cutterhead dredge capable of maintaining a uniformly dredged channel depth of 30 feet. The estimated magnitude of construction is between $10,000,000 and $25,000,000, with the award going to the responsible bidder presenting the lowest priced responsive bid. The work is divided into two lots based on pump discharge diameter, featuring base dredging hours and various options for additional dredging, towing services, flotation channel excavation, and bird nesting prevention measures. Contractors must be registered in the System for Award Management and provide performance and payment bonds before a Notice to Proceed is issued. Performance is subject to strict quality control managed through the Resident Management System and adherence to EM 385-1-1 safety standards. Key operational requirements include the use of Coast Guard approved buoys for utility marking and the maintenance of a comprehensive hazard communication program. Invoicing must be processed electronically via the Wide Area Workflow system. Bidders must meet definitive responsibility criteria regarding equipment specifications and availability, and a pre-award survey is required for the apparent low bidder.