Illinois waterway hydraulic dredging indefinite delivery/indefinite quantity (IDIQ) river mile 0. 0 to river mile 291. 0
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- Solicitation number
- W912EK25RA023
- Agency
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ENDIST Rock Island
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
- Y1KF Construction Of Dredging Facilities
- Place of performance
- Peoria, Illinois, United States
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Rock Island District is seeking hydraulic dredging services for the Illinois Waterway through an Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract covering River Mile 0.0 to River Mile 291.0. The procurement addresses the critical need for ongoing maintenance dredging to remove sediment deposits that create navigation hazards and reduce channel depths along this vital commercial transportation corridor. The work involves balancing navigational requirements with environmental considerations including sediment disposal impacts, water quality protection, and habitat preservation to ensure safe passage for commercial and recreational vessels. The contract will be evaluated using the Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) criteria, focusing on cost-effectiveness while meeting technical specifications. The formal solicitation is anticipated to be released on or around September 22, 2025, with proposal submissions due by October 22, 2025.
This opportunity is designated as a Total Small Business set-aside under NAICS code 237990 (Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction) with a size standard of $45,000,000. The estimated contract value ranges from $10,000,000 to $25,000,000, with a guaranteed minimum of $50,000 and a maximum ceiling of $25,000,000. Individual task orders will range from a minimum of $2,000 to a maximum of $2,000,000 per order. The contract structure includes five ordering periods of 365 days each, providing a comprehensive five-year framework for ongoing dredging operations. No current incumbents or existing contractors are identified in this pre-solicitation notice, indicating this may represent a new competitive opportunity for qualified small businesses in the heavy construction and dredging sector.
Notice text
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers conducts dredging operations to maintain navigable waterways, ensuring the safe and efficient movement of commercial and recreational vessels. The Illinois Waterway, a critical transportation corridor, experiences continuous sediment deposition, which can create navigation hazards and reduce channel depths. Historical efforts to manage sedimentation have included periodic dredging to maintain authorized channel dimensions and prevent disruptions to river traffic. Key challenges include balancing navigational needs with environmental concerns, such as sediment disposal impacts, water quality, and habitat preservation. Ongoing maintenance dredging is essential to support economic activity, flood risk management, and overall waterway reliability.
NAICS CODE: 237990
SIZE STANDARD: $45,000,000
ESTIMATED RANGE: $10,000,000 TO $25,000,000
PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE: FIVE (5), 365 DAY ORDERING PERIODS
GUARANTEED MINIMUM: $50,000.00
CONTRACT MIN/MAX: $50,000.00/$25,000,000.00
ORDER MIN/MAX: $2,000.00/$2,000,000.00
TOTAL SMALL BUSINESS SET ASIDE - LOWEST PRICE TECHNICALLY ACCEPTABLE
It is anticipated that the formal solicitation will be released on or around 22 September 2025
Notice history
| Notice | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| Illinois waterway hydraulic dredging indefinite delivery/indefinite quantity (IDIQ) river mile 0. 0 to river mile 291. 0 | Award Notice | |
| Illinois waterway hydraulic dredging indefinite delivery/indefinite quantity (IDIQ) river mile 0. 0 to river mile 291. 0 | Solicitation | |
| This notice | Pre-Solicitation |
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