Unit Price Contract for Maintenance Dredging of Pensacola Harbor Entrance Channel

Solicitation W9127826BA003 is a sealed bid for a Firm-Fixed Price contract issued by the U.S. Army Engineer District, Mobile, for the maintenance dredging of the Pensacola Harbor Entrance Channel in Florida. The project requires the removal of sand from Station 202+00 to 301+00 to a depth of 39 feet, with the dredged material to be placed west of the channel along Perdido Key Beach. The contractor must provide all necessary plant, labor, and equipment, including hydraulic cutterhead pipeline dredges, trailing suction hopper dredges, or mechanical dredges with scows, and support equipment such as tugs and barges. The maximum pumping distance for beach placement is approximately 30,000 feet. The estimated project cost ranges between 5 million and 100 million dollars, with a performance period of 420 calendar days. The award will be based on the total price for the basic requirement and all options, with a 10 percent price evaluation preference available for certified HUBZone small business concerns. Technical requirements include adherence to the USACE Dredging Quality Management Program and FDEP environmental permits regarding turbidity and water quality. Payment is based on the volume of material removed within the acceptance prism, including an allowable overdepth of 2 feet. Bids must be submitted electronically via the Procurement Integrated Enterprise Environment by October 13, 2026. Required submission documents include Standard Form 1442, a bid schedule, bid bonds, and representations and certifications under NAICS code 237990.