Gulf Coast Regional Hopper (OM26300)

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, New Orleans District, is seeking a fully crewed and equipped self-propelled trailing suction hopper dredge for dredging operations along the Gulf Coast, including the Mississippi River, Southwest Pass, and Gulfport Harbor Bar Channel, with potential work extending to other areas within and outside the New Orleans District. This sealed bid procurement, identified as solicitation W912P826BA059, under NAICS code 237990, is a firm fixed price contract with an estimated value between $10 million and $25 million. Bidders must select only one of seven bid lots based on dredge specifications, ranging from a 27-inch to a 39.37-inch pump suction with hopper capacities between 3,600 and 14,788 cubic yards, and must bid on all line items, including optional dredging quantities, using specified pricing formulas. The contract period runs from May 1, 2026, to April 30, 2028, with two optional 30-day extensions available. Bid submissions are due by 10:30 AM local time on July 15, 2026, and must be sealed with the solicitation number, offeror details, and due date clearly marked. All offerors must be currently registered in the System for Award Management (SAM), with active representations and certifications, and failure to meet this requirement renders a bid unresponsive. Bidders are subject to stringent responsibility criteria, including a pass/fail evaluation of equipment compliance verified through the Hopper Dredge and Attendant Plant Data Sheet, proof of dredge availability without conflicting obligations, and successful pre-award inspection of the vessel and plant by the government. The contract mandates strict adherence to technical standards for dredging and surveying operations outlined in Section 35 20 23.23 and Appendix D, with survey data governed by Corps standards. Performance requirements include submitting a deposition plan for approval prior to dredged material disposal, maintaining detailed daily operational logs, and complying with federal security protocols, including Force Protection Conditions and Random Antiterrorism Measures. Contractors must complete initial security training within 30 days of award and submit documentation within five business days. Payment will be processed through the Wide Area Workflow (WAWF) system, with cost vouchers required for labor-hour items and invoice/receiving reports for fixed-price line items,