MAINTENANCE DREDGING, THIMBLE SHOAL CHANNEL, HAMPTON ROADS, VIRGINIA

Solicitation W91236-09-B-0002, issued by the Department of Defense through the US Army Corps of Engineers District Norfolk, is a sealed bid invitation for maintenance dredging of the Thimble Shoal Channel located in Hampton Roads, Virginia. The project scope primarily involves dredging to a depth of 51 feet, with the base bid quantity established at 415,700 cubic yards and optional bid quantities for an additional 58,200 cubic yards. The contract structure includes specific contract line item numbers for mobilization, dredging operations, and standby time. Throughout the solicitation process, several amendments were issued to refine the project requirements. Amendment U001 introduced a new wage determination and a requirement for a subcontracting plan, while Amendment 0002 extended the bid submission deadline to February 18, 2009, and provided technical corrections to project sections. Amendment 003 further revised the solicitation contract form and bid schedule to ensure accurate pricing for base and optional dredging items. The procurement was managed under NAICS code 237990.