16. 70006-4013-904.PDF

This document is a federal solicitation (Solicitation Number: W912P824B0054) issued by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, New Orleans District for the drydocking and repair of the U.S. Hopper Dredge WHEELER. The government requires a contractor to perform steel repairs to the hull and hopper, rehabilitate dredging systems, maintain and repair the propulsion, steering, and support systems, and paint the vessel. The solicitation is being issued as an Invitation for Bid (IFB) for a single firm-fixed price contract, with an anticipated value between $10,000,000 and $25,000,000. The contract is set aside for small businesses under NAICS code 336611 (Ship Building and Repair). Bids are due by 10:00am CST on August 23, 2024, and the bid opening is scheduled for 1:00pm local time on the same day. The vessel must be drydocked between September 1, 2024 and December 31, 2024, with the exact dates to be negotiated after contract award. Prospective bidders are encouraged, but not required, to inspect the vessel prior to submitting bids.