Mississippi River, Baton Rouge to Gulf of Mexico, Southwest Pass Maintenance Dredging, Non-Continuous Mile 6.0 AHP to Mile 19.5 BHP, Cutterhead Dredge No. 2-2025 (OM25276)

The contract involves maintenance dredging of the Mississippi River's Southwest Pass, from Mile 6.0 AHP to Mile 19.5 BHP, within the New Orleans District. The work requires the provision of a fully crewed and equipped cutterhead dredge with a discharge capacity of 30 inches or greater, along with all necessary plant and personnel. The project is estimated to cost between $10 million and $25 million and aims to ensure navigational safety and channel maintenance in this critical waterway segment. The solicitation, identified as W912P825B0004, was posted in May 2025, with a response deadline of May 15, 2025, and includes detailed instructions for bid submission, amendments to clarify wage rates, and procedures for electronic and physical bid submissions. The bid abstract indicates that Weeks Marine, Inc. submitted the lowest bid at approximately $27 million, slightly above the estimated range, with the contract awarded contingent upon compliance with all solicitation requirements. The procurement process emphasizes registration in the System for Award Management (SAM) and encourages small businesses to participate through notices on the SBA's Subnet. The contract's scope includes mobilization, dredging, towing, and related services, with performance expected within the specified river segments. Amendments to the solicitation have clarified bid submission procedures and updated wage rates, ensuring transparency and compliance. The project underscores the importance of maintaining navigable depths in the Mississippi River, supporting commercial shipping, and safeguarding regional economic interests. Contract administration will be handled by designated US Army Corps of Engineers personnel, with contact details provided for further inquiries.