Mississippi River, Baton Rouge to Gulf of Mexico, Southwest Pass Hopper Dredge Contract No. 3-2025 (OM25003)

Solicitation W912P825B0010 is a sealed bid invitation for the Mississippi River, Baton Rouge to Gulf of Mexico, Southwest Pass Hopper Dredge Contract No. 3-2025 (OM25003), issued by the U.S. Army Engineer District, New Orleans. The project requires the provision of one fully crewed and equipped self-propelled trailing suction type hopper dredge to perform work in the Mississippi River Southwest Pass and other areas within the New Orleans, Galveston, and Mobile Districts. The estimated construction magnitude for this project is between $10,000,000 and $25,000,000. The contract will be awarded using the Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) methodology, where the award is granted to the responsible bidder presenting the lowest-priced responsive bid. The scope of work includes mobilization, demobilization, and dredging operations, with specific requirements for compliance with EM 385-1-1 safety standards and US Coast Guard regulations. Key deliverables include daily operational reporting and the assignment of a full-time Level 1 Site Safety and Health Officer. The contract includes base dredging hours and optional items for additional dredging, protected species observers, and sea turtle and sturgeon relocation services. Performance begins within 120 hours after the issuance of the Notice to Proceed, with the primary delivery site located at the Mississippi River, Head of Passes, Mile 0.0. Offerors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) to be eligible for award. Sealed bids must be submitted to the U.S. Army Engineer District, New Orleans, by the deadline of March 23, 2027.