Mississippi River, Baton Rouge to Gulf, Southwest Pass Hopper Dredge Contract No. 4-2026 (OM26004)

Solicitation W912P826BA049 is an Invitation for Bid issued by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, New Orleans District, for the Mississippi River, Baton Rouge to Gulf, Southwest Pass Hopper Dredge Contract No. 4-2026. The project requires the provision of one fully crewed and equipped self-propelled trailing suction type hopper dredge with two propellers to perform work in the Mississippi River and Southwest Pass, Plaquemines Parish, Louisiana, and potentially other areas within and outside the New Orleans District. The estimated magnitude of construction is between $10,000,000 and $25,000,000, and the government intends to award a firm fixed price contract. The primary period of performance runs from May 1, 2026, to April 30, 2028, with dredging required to commence within 120 hours of the Notice to Proceed. Award will be based on the lowest price technically acceptable (LPTA) responsive bid. Bidders must pass definitive responsibility gates, including providing a Hopper Dredge and Attendant Plant Data Sheet and proving the equipment is available and meets all technical requirements. Technical compliance includes adherence to the National Dredging Quality Management Program, EM 385-1-1 safety standards, and the provision of NMFS-Approved Protected Species Observers. Administrative requirements include registration in the System for Award Management, the use of Wide Area Workflow for invoicing, and the submission of performance and payment bonds. The solicitation also includes options for sea turtle and sturgeon trawling and relocation.