RESERVE BASIN MAINTENANCE DREDGING CONTRACT FOR SITES AT THE PHILDELPHIA NAVY YARD IN THE PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT PENNSYLVANIA AREA OF RESPONSIBILIY

The contract involves maintenance dredging at the Philadelphia Navy Yard, specifically within the North Side (Wharf N) of the Reserve Basin and Schuylkill River Access Channel, serving government sites managed by the Public Works Department in Pennsylvania. The scope includes the removal of approximately 96,611 cubic yards of sediment using a sealed environmental clamshell bucket, with the dredging aimed at supporting Naval Support Activity Mechanicsburg by maintaining navigable channels for decommissioning U.S. Naval vessels. Key technical requirements specify dredging to a minimum depth of -30 feet and a maximum over-dredge depth of -32 feet Mean Lower Low Water (MLLW) to ensure safe vessel maneuvering and prevent sediment accumulation during tidal cycles. This solicitation, posted by the Department of Defense’s Naval Facilities Engineering Command Mid-Atlantic (NAVFAC), seeks capable contractors through a competitive process with no set-aside restrictions, targeting completion within approximately 270 days and an estimated contract value between $5 million and $10 million. The project entails adherence to environmental regulations, with sediment disposal at approved sites in New Jersey or Pennsylvania. Interested firms, including small businesses, were prompted by a sources sought notice to submit capabilities packages outlining relevant dredging experience and company profiles to support market research and contractor qualification. The contract effort will be performed in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, with NAVFAC Norfolk serving as the contracting office, and the primary point of contact is Brittany Cristelli.