Navigation Obstruction Removal, Portland Harbor, Portland, ME

The contract pertains to the removal of a navigation obstruction consisting of wood and metal pilings with tendering in place from the Federal Channel in Portland Harbor, Portland, Maine, under solicitation number W912WJ26BA014. This is a sealed bid invitation for bid issued by the W2SD Endist New England office of the Department of Defense, with performance required at location 04101. The project is anticipated to be awarded as a firm fixed-price contract with an estimated value between $100,000 and $250,000. Performance must begin within 15 calendar days after issuance of the notice to proceed and be completed within 90 days, with all work governed by specific contractual requirements and mandatory standards. The scope includes mobilization and demobilization of marine equipment, removal of the obstruction from the water, secure transportation, and disposal at a certified land site. A detailed Obstruction Removal Plan and a Contractor Quality Control Plan must be submitted for and receive approval from the Contracting Officer prior to any work commencement. Work must adhere to USACE EM 385-1-1 safety standards and Division 01, 02, and 35 specifications, including marine construction, underwater diving, and construction waste management protocols. Payment for the single job item is contingent upon Government acceptance verified through post-removal hydrographic survey, and all progress payments must be requested and certified via the Resident Management System (RMS), with monthly updates and electronic submission of submittal registers. Invoices require accompanying signed paper copies unless waived, and electronic communication must be consolidated through a single designated email address provided within 10 days of award. Bidders must ensure active registration in SAM, submit bids exclusively through the PIEE portal by June 12, 2026, at 1:00 PM Eastern Time, and comply with strict file-naming conventions and submission formats. A bid guarantee is required, and the successful contractor must provide performance and payment bonds. The work requires designated Safety and Health Officers and Competent Persons for excavation, scaffolding, fall protection, hazardous energy, confined spaces, and health hazard recognition, all documented per Army forms. Contractor personnel must complete security training within 30 days, comply with Force Protection and Antiterrorism Measures, utilize E-Verify for employment eligibility, and follow Buy American requirements for materials. Inspection procedures include punch-out, pre-final, and final acceptance inspections with mandatory