Maintenance Dredging of Lake Montauk Harbor, New York, Federal Navigation Project

The Maintenance Dredging of Lake Montauk Harbor, New York, Federal Navigation Project, solicitation W912DS18B0018, was issued by the US Army Corps of Engineers, New York District. The project involves the removal of approximately 43,282 to 45,000 cubic yards of material, which is over 90 percent sand, from the navigation channel and deposition basin. Dredging is required to a depth of -14 feet Mean Lower Low Water with an allowable over depth of 2 feet. The extracted sand is to be placed along the adjacent beach west of the west jetty to support shoreline maintenance. The estimated project cost is between 500,000 and 1,000,000 dollars, with a required completion timeframe of 32 calendar days from the notice to proceed. The project is governed by strict technical and environmental regulations, including a New York State Department of Environmental Conservation Water Quality Certification permit effective through January 15, 2028. This permit mandates specific activity windows, prohibiting work between January 15 and September 30 to protect the environment. Contractors must adhere to EM 385-1-1 safety standards, providing a comprehensive Accident Prevention Plan and Activity Hazard Analysis. The contract also incorporates specific Davis-Bacon wage determinations for Nassau and Suffolk Counties and requires adherence to NFPA 70 electrical standards. Award of the contract is based on the lowest total price from a responsible and responsive bidder.