Amendment 0001_J76593-1 Std_Tal_L4 Final Report Part 1.pdf

This solicitation is for maintenance dredging of Cheesequake Creek in New Jersey. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers proposes to dredge approximately 9,000 cubic yards of critical shoals from the creek to a depth of -5 feet MLLW plus 2 feet of overdepth. The dredged material, estimated to consist of over 98% gravel and sand, must meet all federal, state, and local placement criteria and will be dewatered and transported to a suitable, state-permitted upland site. Interested contractors must be able to commence work within 5 days of notice and maintain a minimum production rate of 1,000 cubic yards per day to minimize vessel traffic impacts. The work is to be completed between July and October 2020, with liquidated damages of $2,020 per day assessed for delays. The total cost is estimated between $1,000,000 and $5,000,000. Online bid submissions are due by the date specified in the attached solicitation.