Mississippi River, Baton Rouge to the Gulf, Head of Passes, Hopper Dredge Disposal Area, Project #24-2, Plaquemines Parish, LA (ED 24-009)

This contract, issued by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers New Orleans District, involves substantial dredging and environmental restoration work at the Mississippi River from Baton Rouge to the Gulf of Mexico, specifically the Head of Passes Hopper Dredge Disposal Area (Project #24-2) located in Plaquemines Parish, Louisiana. The primary scope requires the removal and disposal of material within designated areas, including the Hopper Dredge Disposal Area (HDDA) Borrow Site and associated restoration zones, to specified dimensions per detailed contract drawings and technical specifications. The estimated construction magnitude ranges from $25 million to $100 million, reflecting the project’s scale and complexity. Work must comply with comprehensive environmental, safety, and quality standards, including adherence to USACE regulations, FAR clauses, and recognized industry standards such as AWS welding requirements and ASTM material testing protocols. The contract includes mandatory quality control measures, submittal procedures, and environmental monitoring tasks. Procurement is conducted via a sealed bid process under solicitation number W912P825B0028, with amendments issued to clarify requirements and adjust deadlines. The contract stipulates firm-fixed-price arrangements with defined contract line items for mobilization, dredging, disposal management, and environmental monitoring, plus optional work periods and quantities. Execution timelines require commencement within 10 calendar days of notice to proceed and completion within 200 days. Contract compliance mandates active registration in the System for Award Management (SAM) and observance of federal procurement regulations related to ethics, reporting, and subcontracting opportunities. Special contract conditions emphasize security requirements consistent with DFARS cyber incident reporting mandates, and site safety enforced through USACE EM 385-1-1 standards. Performance inspections are conducted at the worksite, with final acceptance contingent upon the Contracting Officer’s approval. Bidder engagement and subcontractor outreach are encouraged through government portals to foster competitive involvement. Overall, this contract outlines a technically rigorous dredging and environmental restoration project subject to stringent regulatory, quality, and safety controls under federal oversight.