Port Monmouth Hurricane and Storm Damage Reduction Project in Middletown Township, Monmouth County, New Jersey.

The Department of the Army Corps of Engineers, Engineering District New York seeks sealed bids for the Port Monmouth Hurricane and Storm Damage Reduction Project beach re-nourishment work in Middletown Township, Monmouth County, New Jersey, with bids due May 20, 2026 at 2:00 PM EDT. The estimated contract value ranges from $5,000,000 to $10,000,000. This is a Firm Fixed Price sealed bid solicitation with no set-aside; NAICS 237990, Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction; PSC Y1PZ.

Place of performance is along approximately 35,600 linear feet of shoreline adjacent to Raritan Bay in Middletown Township. The work scope includes placement of 77,262 cubic yards of beach fill from upland sources to specified elevations, dune construction with slopes of 1 vertical to 10 horizontal to elevation 15.0 feet, protection of existing infrastructure including ADA crossovers, pedestrian crossovers, a fishing pier, and existing groins, and restoration of split rail fencing. Sand must meet specific gradation requirements: median grain size 0.35–0.66 mm, maximum 3% material retained on #4 sieve, maximum 3% passing #200 sieve, and no more than 2% calcareous/carbonaceous materials. The contractor must establish three construction entrance/staging areas with erosion and sediment control measures, maintain designated haul routes, coordinate with concurrent projects, and restrict tree removal. Environmental compliance includes piping plover and least tern monitoring and seabeach amaranth protection. Work hours are 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM unless Government approval is obtained. Performance completion deadline is 189 calendar days from Notice to Proceed; performance and payment bonds required. Contract includes as-built CAD submittals ($100,000 line item) and an optional liability insurance line item exercisable within 90 days of Notice to Proceed. Bid guarantee: 20 percent of bid price or $3,000,000, whichever is less. Liquidated damages: $3,363 per day for delays, $841 per day for incomplete punchlist items. A May 13 amendment clarified that no electrical drawings are provided and that contractors must identify upland material sources per specifications section 31 24 00.00 18 paragraph 1.2.