Chemical analysis report 1.pdf

This is a chemical analysis report document related to environmental sampling of dredge materials at New London City Pier in Connecticut. The report provides critical environmental data that directly informs the disposal requirements for the USCG Cutter Eagle New Dredging project (Solicitation 70Z0G126BSLISSW02). The chemical analysis results indicate that offshore disposal of dredge spoils is not permitted due to environmental contamination findings in the sampled dredge area. This environmental determination necessitates that all approximately 3,700 cubic yards of dredge material be disposed at an upland disposal site rather than at sea, which is a key requirement reflected in the solicitation's scope of work.

The analysis supports the Coast Guard's project constraints and influences contractor planning and cost estimation for the dredging operation. The chemical composition and contaminant levels documented in this report establish the environmental baseline that governs disposal site selection and handling procedures. Contractors responding to this solicitation must account for upland disposal logistics and costs in their bid proposals, as the disposal method is directly tied to the chemical characteristics of the material being removed during the dredging of the -17.0' depth channel to accommodate tugboat assistance for CGC Eagle mooring and unmooring operations at all tide levels.