Mississippi River, Baton Rouge to Gulf, Southwest Pass Hopper Dredge Contract No. 10-2026 (OM26010)

Solicitation W912P826BA057, project number OM26010, is a sealed bid invitation for a firm-fixed price contract issued by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, New Orleans District. The project requires the provision of one fully crewed and equipped self-propelled trailing suction type hopper dredge to perform dredging operations in the Mississippi River and Southwest Pass, with potential work in other areas of the New Orleans District. The estimated construction magnitude ranges between $10,000,000 and $25,000,000. Performance is scheduled for a primary period from May 1, 2026, to April 30, 2027, with a requirement to commence dredging within 120 hours of the Notice to Proceed. The scope includes maintaining channel dimensions of 50 feet Mean Lower Low Water datum, with operations running 24 hours a day, seven days a week. The contract award will be based on the lowest-priced responsive bid, provided the bidder meets pass/fail responsibility criteria, including equipment availability and a pre-award survey. Required deliverables include daily coordinate printouts and adherence to the National Dredging Quality Management Program. Contractors must be registered in the System for Award Management and utilize Wide Area Workflow for invoicing. Key compliance requirements include adherence to EM 385-1-1 safety standards, the provision of performance and payment bonds, and the appointment of a full-time Site Safety and Health Officer. The pricing structure includes mobilization and demobilization, a base dredging quantity of 1,918 hours, and optional items for additional dredging and protected species observers.