Columbia River Side Channels Clamshell Dredging 2018

The Portland District U.S. Army Corps of Engineers intends to award a contract for dredging in the Lower Columbia River side channels. Wahkiakum Ferry Crossing and Longview Turning Basin are the projects included in this solicitation. The project locations are along the Lower Columbia River, in Oregon and Washington.

A clamshell dredge is required for this contract. All placement sites are in-water. The total anticipated cubic yardage per project is: Wahkiakum Ferry Crossing 35,000 cubic yards and Longview Turning Basin 20,000 cubic yards. All dredging under this contract is maintenance dredging.

The environmental in-water work window is August 1 through December 15. Project depths will be determined in the solicitation and payment method will be by pre-post survey.

The most recent surveys can be viewed at:

http://www.nwp.usace.army.mil/Missions/Navigation/Surveys.aspx

The solicitation will be available for download on or about August 31, 2017 with bids due approximately 30 days after advertise. Contract award is anticipated in October.

This procurement is a total small business set-aside. The NAICS code for this procurement is 237990. The small business size standard is $27.5 million. The magnitude of construction is between $500,000 and $1,000,000.

Point of contact for this procurement is Mr. David Boone, Contracting Officer, at (503) 808-4614 or david.c.boone@usace.army.mil.

Point of contact for small business questions or assistance is the Portland District Deputy for Small Business, Carol McIntyre at 503-808-4602 or carol.a.mcintyre@usace.army.mil.