Tiger Pass Dredging Over Utility Corridor, Plaquemines Parish,

Solicitation W912P8-25-B-0025 is a sealed bid invitation for construction services issued by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, New Orleans District. The project involves the removal and disposal of dredged material from the Tiger Pass Bar Channel and utility identification in Plaquemines Parish, Louisiana, near Venice. The estimated contract value ranges between 10 million and 25 million dollars, with a projected completion timeframe of 135 calendar days following the Notice to Proceed. The scope of work includes site preparation, demolition, and significant earthwork, specifically excavation of 220,000 cubic yards and backfill of 80,000 cubic yards, along with underground utility work and optional work provisions. The contractor is required to implement a comprehensive three-phase Contractor Quality Control Plan and adhere to strict safety and environmental standards, including USACE EM 385-1-1 and OSHA regulations. Key administrative requirements include the use of Wide Area WorkFlow for electronic invoicing and compliance with NIST SP 800-171 cybersecurity controls. Security mandates include mandatory iWATCH or CorpsWatch training, local background checks for all personnel, and E-Verify pre-screening. Final acceptance of the work is based on post-construction field data, such as depth soundings and profiles, verified against contract-specified dimensions and tolerances at the project site.