Definitive Contract W911KB23C0008

Alaska Marine Excavation LLC, an SBA-certified HUBZone small business and subsidiary of Dibble Creek Rock LIMITED, was awarded a $3.73 million firm-fixed-price definitive contract by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Alaska District on January 31, 2023, to perform maintenance dredging operations at Homer Harbor and Ninilchik Harbor in Alaska. The contract, designated as a Total Small Business set-aside, requires the contractor to dredge an estimated 18,000 cubic yards annually using floating plant and land-based equipment, with services extending through October 11, 2025. In accordance with the original solicitation requirements, Alaska Marine Excavation LLC will provide all necessary mobilization and demobilization services, pre- and post-dredge surveys, and dredged material placement in designated disposal areas to maintain navigable waterways and ensure continued operational access to these critical Alaskan harbor facilities.

The contract represents a continuation of the Corps of Engineers' ongoing harbor maintenance program in Alaska, reflecting the federal government's commitment to sustaining maritime infrastructure in the region. Alaska Marine Excavation LLC meets the solicitation's core requirement that small business contractors self-perform at least 40 percent of dredging volumes and demonstrates relevant experience as a prime contractor on comparable projects valued between $1 million and $5 million. The firm-fixed-price contract structure includes payment and performance bonds equal to 100 percent of the award value, providing financial assurance for the government's investment in these essential Alaska coastal infrastructure maintenance operations.