Absecon inlet (clam creek) maintenance dredging
Closed Solicitation Posted
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- Solicitation number
- W912BU26BA004
- Agency
- ENDIST Philadelphia US Army Corps of Engineers, Department of Defense
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- Total Small Business
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 237990 Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction
- PSC
- Z1KF Maintenance Of Dredging Facilities
- Place of performance
- 08401
- Points of contact
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- Connor Struckmeyer connor.a.struckmeyer@usace.army.mil (267) 517-3522
- Molly Gallagher molly.gallagher@usace.army.mil (215) 656-6777
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Philadelphia District is seeking a contractor to perform maintenance dredging operations on the Absecon Inlet federal channel, specifically the Clam Creek portion, with beneficial-use placement of dredged materials at Boot Island. The scope of work involves dredging approximately 61,640 cubic yards of fine sand and silty sediment to a depth of 14 feet MLLW plus 1 foot allowable overdepth, from Station 0+000 to Station 2+500, with optional environmental containment measures including turbidity curtains, coir logs, weirs, and hay bales. Successful contractors must demonstrate satisfactory experience completing at least two dredging projects within the last 10 years that involved beneficial-use placement techniques such as marsh restoration and habitat creation on environmentally sensitive coastal marshes and wetlands. Work is restricted to the period between September 15 and December 31 due to environmental constraints, and contractors must utilize the Resident Management System (RMS) for project management. The original solicitation was posted on February 27, 2026, with the bid opening date extended to April 2, 2026, at 2:00 PM EDT through Amendment 0001, which also provided answers to Requests for Information and revised contract line item descriptions.
This is a Total Small Business set-aside contract under NAICS code 237990 (Dredging and Surface Cleanup Activities) with an SBA size standard of $37.0 million. Three bids were received: Dredgit Corporation at $4,075,498.99, Seacost Construction, Inc. at $4,412,266.40, and Wickberg Marine Contracting, Inc. at $4,660,098.00, against an independent government estimate of $4,045,500.00. The contract magnitude is between $1,000,000 and $5,000,000 with a firm fixed price structure and a 270-calendar-day period of performance from the Notice to Proceed. Work will take place in Atlantic City, New Jersey 08401, with a 20 percent bid security bond requirement. Bidders were required to be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) and submit proposals through PIEE at the time of bid submission to comply with annual representations and certifications requirements.
Notice text
2 versions
Update #2 · Latest ·
THE PURPOSE OF AMENDMENT 0001 TO SOLICITATION W912BU26BA004 IS TO INCORPORATE THE FOLLOWING CHANGES:A.) PROVIDE ANSWERS TO THE RFIS SUBMITTED.B.) EXTEND BID OPENING FROM 30 MARCH 2026 TO 2 APRIL 2026 AT 2:00 PM EDT.C.) UPDATE FAR PROVISION 52.252-3, ALTERATIONS IN SOLICITATIOND.) REVISE CLIN 0002 DESCRIPTION FROM: REMOVAL AND SATISFACTORY DISPOSALAS#1 THROUGH AS#3 TO: REMOVAL AND SATISFACTORY DISPOSAL AS#1 AND AS#2.PURPOSE: The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Philadelphia District, intends to award a firm fixed contract for Absecon Inlet (Clam Creek) Maintenance Dredging. DESCRIPTION: Contract work consists of Maintenance Dredging of the Absecon Inlet federal channel, Clam Creek portion to a depth of 14 ft MLLW plus 1 ft allowable overdepth. Dredging operations will clear approximately 61,640 cubic yards of fine-sand and silty sediment from Station 0+000 at the entrance to Station 2+500. Beneficial-use placement of the dredged channel sediments will be accomplished at designated locations on Boot Island. Optional work includes containment measures such as a compact track loader, turbidity curtains, coir logs, weirs and hay bales at the placement site. Work must occur between 15 September and 31 December due to environmental restrictions. Contractor will be required to use the Resident Management System (RMS). The successful Contractor must demonstrate satisfactory experience in completing at least 2 dredging projects involving beneficial use placement techniques such as marsh restoration and habitat creation on environmentally sensitive coastal marshes and wetlands. The satisfactory projects must have been completed within the last 10 years. DISCLOSURE OF MAGNITUDE OF THE PROPOSED CONSTRUCTION PROJECT: $1,000,000 and $5,000,000. NAICS CODE AND SBA SIZE STANDARD: 237990, DREDGING AND SURFACE CLEANUP ACTIVITIES, Size Standard $37.0M. PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE: 270 Calendar Days from the Notice to Proceed (NTP).SYSTEM FOR AWARD MANAGEMENT (SAM): Bidders are required to be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) database (https://sam.gov) and PIEE at the time a bid is submitted in order to comply with the annual representations and certifications requirements. Registration for PIEE is required as this is the only place bids shall be submitted. Bids must be submitted in PIEE Solicitation Module. ADDITIONAL INFOMRATION: Specific information pertaining to this procurement will be available in the solicitation. The solicitation documents will be posted on the SAM.gov website, https://sam.gov and PIEE Solicitation Module. It is and will continue to be the responsibility of all potential Bidders to monitor the SAM.gov website for any amendments, updates, responses to questions and answers, etc. as the Government will not be maintaining a mailing list.
Update #1 ·
PURPOSE: The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Philadelphia District, intends to award a firm fixed contract for Absecon Inlet (Clam Creek) Maintenance Dredging. DESCRIPTION: Contract work consists of Maintenance Dredging of the Absecon Inlet federal channel, Clam Creek portion to a depth of 14 ft MLLW plus 1 ft allowable overdepth. Dredging operations will clear approximately 61,640 cubic yards of fine-sand and silty sediment from Station 0+000 at the entrance to Station 2+500. Beneficial-use placement of the dredged channel sediments will be accomplished at designated locations on Boot Island. Optional work includes containment measures such as a compact track loader, turbidity curtains, coir logs, weirs and hay bales at the placement site. Work must occur between 15 September and 31 December due to environmental restrictions. Contractor will be required to use the Resident Management System (RMS). The successful Contractor must demonstrate satisfactory experience in completing at least 2 dredging projects involving beneficial use placement techniques such as marsh restoration and habitat creation on environmentally sensitive coastal marshes and wetlands. The satisfactory projects must have been completed within the last 10 years. DISCLOSURE OF MAGNITUDE OF THE PROPOSED CONSTRUCTION PROJECT: $1,000,000 and $5,000,000. NAICS CODE AND SBA SIZE STANDARD: 237990, DREDGING AND SURFACE CLEANUP ACTIVITIES, Size Standard $37.0M. PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE: 270 Calendar Days from the Notice to Proceed (NTP).SYSTEM FOR AWARD MANAGEMENT (SAM): Bidders are required to be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) database (https://sam.gov) and PIEE at the time a bid is submitted in order to comply with the annual representations and certifications requirements. Registration for PIEE is required as this is the only place bids shall be submitted. Bids must be submitted in PIEE Solicitation Module. ADDITIONAL INFOMRATION: Specific information pertaining to this procurement will be available in the solicitation. The solicitation documents will be posted on the SAM.gov website, https://sam.gov and PIEE Solicitation Module. It is and will continue to be the responsibility of all potential Bidders to monitor the SAM.gov website for any amendments, updates, responses to questions and answers, etc. as the Government will not be maintaining a mailing list.
Attachments
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| FINAL Bid Abstract - W912BU26BA004 Absecon Inlet Maintenance Dredging.xlsx | XLSX spreadsheet |
Notice history
| Notice | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| Absecon inlet (clam creek) maintenance dredging | Award Notice | |
| Absecon inlet (clam creek) maintenance dredging | Solicitation | |
| Absecon Inlet (Clam Creek) Maintenance Dredging | Pre-Solicitation | |
| Absecon Inlet (Clam Creek) Maintenance Dredging | Pre-Solicitation |
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