Maintenance Dredging of Newark Bay, Federal Navigation Channel

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, through the W2SD Endist New York office, is soliciting sealed bids for the maintenance dredging of the Newark Bay Federal Navigation Channel in New Jersey under solicitation number W912DS26BA027, with a revised bid submission deadline of August 6, 2026. The contract requires the contractor to provide all materials, labor, equipment, and services necessary to dredge an estimated 434,430 cubic yards of material from designated areas in Newark Bay, with depths ranging from 40 to 50 feet Mean Lower Low Water plus one foot of allowable overdepth. Dredged material must be transported, processed, and placed at contractor-furnished, state-permitted, and government-approved upland placement sites. The solicitation is structured as a fixed-unit-price contract with multiple contract line item numbers (CLINs) for basic and optional dredging work, where pricing is based on cost per cubic yard rather than a total contract value. Bid submission must include a signed SF 1442, bid guarantee, acknowledged amendments, a completed bid schedule, and verification of SAM.gov registration, with bids due at 2:00 p.m. EST and opening conducted virtually via Microsoft Teams. The contract incorporates numerous Federal Acquisition Regulation clauses, including requirements related to gratuities, contingent fees, anti-kickback procedures, security prohibitions, and contractor information system safeguarding, many under a deviation 2026-00038 that modifies standard clauses for this procurement. Compliance with the Davis-Bacon Act is mandatory, requiring certified electronic labor payrolls and adherence to prevailing wage standards. The contractor must establish a robust quality control system with three-ring binders maintained on-site for inspection, daily logs documenting QA/QC deficiencies and corrections, and submission of test reports and manufacturer certifications verifying compliance with specifications. Environmental protection is strictly enforced, requiring an Environmental Protection Plan, adherence to endangered species protections, and avoidance of adverse environmental impacts. Safety requirements mandate compliance with USACE EM 385-1-1, appointment of a Site Safety and Health Officer and Competent Persons for confined space, excavation, fall protection, and rigging operations, along with Dredging-specific safety personnel. The contractor must use the Wide Area WorkFlow system for electronic invoicing, submit detailed progress reports including activity, logic, and earnings reports, and hold weekly progress meetings. All work must conform to referenced attachments including survey data