Maintenance Dredging Project, Philadephia, PA

Solicitation N4008520B0087, issued by the Department of Defense through Navfacsyscom Mid-Atlantic, covers the FY 20 maintenance dredging project at Pier 4 West of the Philadelphia Navy Yard. The project involves the removal of approximately 146,000 cubic yards of sediment using sealed environmental clamshell buckets to ensure environmental compliance. The scope of work includes the mobilization and demobilization of all personnel and equipment, bucket dredging, debris removal, and the transportation of spoils. Approved disposal options include the Weeks Marine Whites Rehandling Basin in Logan Township, New Jersey, or the Waste Management Corporation Biles Island facility in Morrisville, Pennsylvania. The contract is estimated to be valued between 10 million and 25 million dollars with a performance period of 365 calendar days. Technical specifications mandate adherence to strict environmental constraints, including a prohibited work window from March 15 to May 31 to protect local water quality. The project is structured as a lump sum award based on a bid schedule that includes specific line items for mobilization, dredging operations, downtime, and debris removal. All work must comply with the Water Quality Certification and Federal Consistency Determination provided by the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection.