Federal Maintenance Dredging, 18-Foot Federal Channel, Housatonic River, Stratford, with Placement of Dredged Material onto Hammonasset Beach State Park, Madison CT

Solicitation W912WJ-17-B-0002, issued by the U.S. Army Engineer District New England, is an unrestricted full and open competition for the maintenance dredging of the 18-foot Federal Navigation Channel in the Housatonic River, specifically serving the Stratford and Milford areas of Connecticut. The project requires the removal of between 185,000 and 340,000 cubic yards of clean sandy material. This dredged material is designated for placement at Hammonasset Beach State Park in Madison, Connecticut, to support beach nourishment efforts. The project is governed by strict technical specifications and environmental constraints, including a Special Use License from the Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection to manage equipment staging and sand placement. To protect bird nesting seasons, operational activities at the beach were scheduled between October 1, 2017, and March 31, 2018. The procurement process included multiple amendments to extend bid deadlines and clarify requirements regarding dredging quantities and environmental restrictions. Bids were solicited under NAICS code 237990, with offers submitted by firms including Great Lakes Dredging and Dock Company, Cashman Dredging and Marine Contracting Co., and Carver Construction Inc.