Y--Synopsis of Proposed Dredging-South Brother Island Channel of the East River, NY Federal Navigation Project

Solicitation W912DS-11-B-0001, issued by the US Army Corps of Engineers, New York District, concerns the maintenance dredging of the South Brother Island Channel of the East River as part of the NY Federal Navigation Project. The project involves the removal of approximately 300,000 to 339,450 cubic yards of material, which is to be transported and placed at the Historic Area Remediation Site. Work was anticipated to occur between March and May 2011, with a specified completion period of 54 days from the Notice to Proceed. The contract includes a 40 percent self-performance requirement and stipulates liquidated damages of 1,706 dollars per day. Technical requirements emphasize strict environmental compliance, including the use of an environmental bucket with sealing gaskets and hoist speed limits as mandated by the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation. Dredging is prohibited between July 1 and September 31 to protect local ecosystems. The project requires comprehensive monitoring, including the use of black box monitoring and the employment of certified Dredged Material Inspectors and Marine Mammal Observers to ensure adherence to the Clean Water Act and Marine Protection laws. Bidding is structured around multiple unit price schedules covering mobilization, dredging volumes, and monitoring units.