Mississippi River, Baton Rouge to Gulf, Southwest Pass Hopper Dredge Contract No. 3-2026 (OM26003)

Solicitation W912P826BA048 is a firm fixed price contract issued by the Department of Defense, New Orleans District, for the hire and operation of one fully crewed and equipped self-propelled trailing suction type hopper dredge. The primary scope of work involves dredging in the Mississippi River and Southwest Pass, Louisiana, with potential secondary operations in the Calcasieu River Bar Channel, Mississippi River crossings between New Orleans and Baton Rouge, and within the Mobile and Galveston Districts. The magnitude of construction is estimated between 10,000,000 and 25,000,000 dollars, with a period of performance from May 1, 2026, to April 30, 2028. The contract includes a base requirement for mobilization and 991 hours of dredging, with an option for an additional 991 hours and requirements for NMFS-approved protected species observers. The award will be granted to the responsible bidder presenting the lowest-priced responsive bid. To be considered responsive, bidders must bid on all items, including optional ones, and provide complete pricing. The selected contractor must prove the dredge meets all equipment requirements and is available to commence work within 120 hours of the Notice to Proceed. Key technical requirements include adherence to the National Dredging Quality Management Program (DQM) for instrumentation and data history, compliance with EM 385-1-1 safety standards, and the provision of performance and payment bonds. Administrative requirements include registration in the System for Award Management (SAM) and the use of the WAWF system for electronic payment processing.