Mississippi River, Baton Rouge to Gulf, Southwest Pass Hopper Dredge Contract No. 7-2026 (OM26007)

The Mississippi River, Baton Rouge to Gulf, Southwest Pass Hopper Dredge Contract No. 7-2026 (OM26007) is a sealed bid solicitation issued by the New Orleans District of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. The project requires the provision of one fully crewed and equipped self-propelled trailing suction type hopper dredge, including all necessary fuel, supplies, and safety equipment. While the primary dredging region is the Mississippi River and Southwest Pass in Louisiana, work may extend to secondary regions including the Calcasieu River Bar Channel, Mississippi River Crossings between New Orleans and Baton Rouge, and the Mobile and Galveston Districts. The estimated magnitude of construction ranges between 10,000,000 and 25,000,000 dollars, with a total performance period from May 1, 2026, to April 30, 2028. Award will be granted to the responsible bidder presenting the lowest-priced responsive bid. Bidders must pass several gates, including demonstrating financial and technical capability, selecting a single appropriate bid lot, and providing complete pricing for all required items. The scope includes a base quantity of 2,558 dredging hours, with options for additional dredging hours, protected species observers, and sea turtle and sturgeon trawling and relocation. Compliance with the National Dredging Quality Management Program and EM 385-1-1 safety standards is mandatory. Contractors must be registered in the System for Award Management and utilize the Wide Area Workflow for invoicing. Performance and payment bonds are required following the notice of award, and the contractor must commence dredging within 120 hours of the notice to proceed.