Maintenance Dredging of New York Harbor, Sandy Hook Federal Navigation Channel

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, New York District, is soliciting bids for the maintenance dredging of the Sandy Hook Federal Navigation Channel in New York Harbor, with performance to occur primarily in Highways, New Jersey, and the Sea Bright Offshore Borrow Area. The solicitation, numbered W912DS26BA028, was posted on July 17, 2026, with responses due by August 18, 2026, and is issued as a Firm Fixed Price contract through a sealed bid process. The estimated contract value ranges between $1 million and $5 million, encompassing dredging and material placement of approximately 177,130 cubic yards, mobilization and demobilization, installation of a black box monitoring unit, and a survey for Northeastern Beach Tiger Beetles. The work must comply with strict quality control standards outlined in ASTM D3740 and ASTM E329, as well as USACE EM 385-1-1 safety requirements, with all deliverables—including daily reports, testing logs, as-built drawings, and certification statements—submitted electronically via the Resident Management System. Contractors are required to implement a robust Contractor Quality Control program, conduct inspections across three phases, and await final government acceptance only after comprehensive hydrographic surveys confirm full compliance across the entire project area. Special requirements include mandatory security compliance under FAR clauses 52.240-90 and 52.240-91, prohibiting the use of covered telecommunications equipment, and the need for all personnel to complete initial security awareness training within 30 days of award. Key personnel such as the Site Safety and Health Officer, Quality Control Manager, and Competent Persons must be approved by the Contracting Officer and meet stringent qualifications under EM 385-1-1, with roles strictly segregated to prevent conflicts of interest. Hazardous materials handling and transport must conform to 49 CFR 173 and 178, and hazardous waste documentation must follow 40 CFR 262.3 and 262.11, with all labeling and reporting aligned with federal regulations. Proposals must be submitted as hard copies including the completed SF 1442, bid bond, and certifications, though an electronic submission option via Microsoft Teams is available for convenience. All bidders must represent their size and socioeconomic status per FAR 52.219-28 and disclose