Y--Maintenance Dredging of East Rockaway, Inlet Federal Navigation Project, New York

Solicitation W912DS-10-B-0002, issued by the US Army Corps of Engineers, New York District, is a request for proposals for the maintenance dredging of the Federal Navigation channel and deposition basin at East Rockaway Inlet in New York. The project involves dredging to a depth of 14 feet below mean low water with a 2-foot allowable over-dredge, with the resulting material to be placed at Rockaway Beach. The estimated cost for the project ranges between 2,000,000 and 3,000,000 dollars. The scope of work includes mobilization, dredging and disposal, and the use of a black box monitoring unit, with an optional dredging item also available. Technical requirements specify a no-dredging window from April 1 to September 30 to protect local environments. The project includes specific stockpile dimensions of 85,000 cubic yards at Beach 10th and 29th Streets. To facilitate the work, a Right of Entry access agreement was established between the US Army Corps of Engineers and the New York City Department of Parks and Recreation, granting access to Rockaway Beach for six months starting January 15, 2010. This agreement emphasizes environmental protections, particularly for piping plovers, and outlines necessary insurance and notification procedures for the contractor.