ATCHAFALAYA RIVER BAY, BAR, AND CREWBOAT CUT CUTTERHEAD DREDGE NOS. 3-2026, OM26061

Solicitation W912P826BA066 is an unrestricted sealed bid procurement issued by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, New Orleans District, for the hire and operation of one fully crewed and equipped hydraulic pipeline cutterhead dredge. The project involves the removal and disposal of shoal material in the Atchafalaya River Bay, Bar, and Crewboat Cut Channel located in St. Mary Parish, Louisiana. The estimated value of the construction is between $10,000,000 and $25,000,000. The required dredge must have a discharge size of at least 27 inches inside diameter. Key deliverables include dredging operations measured in hours, mobilization and demobilization, dredge towing services, and optional tasks such as flotation channel excavation and bird nesting prevention measures. The contract will be awarded to the apparent low bidder who is determined to be responsible based on equipment specifications and availability. Bidders must provide a Cutterhead Dredge and Attendant Plant Data Sheet and documentation proving the dredge has performed at or above required production rates for at least 30 days on a single contract within the last three years. Performance must commence within 240 hours of the Notice to Proceed, which is contingent upon the submission of acceptable performance and payment bonds. All work must adhere to EM 385-1-1 safety standards and EM 1110-2-1003 hydrographic surveying specifications. Payment will be processed electronically through the Wide Area WorkFlow system.