Sources Sought - Everett Clamshell Dredging FY26
Closed Pre-Solicitation Posted
- Solicitation number
- W912DW26B1B42
- Agency
-
ENDIST Seattle
US Army Corps of Engineers, Department of Defense
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 237990 Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction
- PSC
- Y1KF Construction Of Dredging Facilities
- Place of performance
- Everett, Washington, United States
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Seattle District, is conducting market research to identify qualified contractors capable of performing mechanical clamshell dredging services in Everett, Washington. Interested firms must demonstrate relevant past performance on similar dredging projects, available dredging equipment, bonding capacity, and experience with environmental compliance, particularly turbidity monitoring. Contractors must be classified under NAICS code 237990 (Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction) and must address their ability to adhere to in-water work timing restrictions and project specifications. This is a pre-solicitation notice issued solely for market research purposes; a formal solicitation may follow with potentially modified project details. The response deadline for capability statements is February 13, 2026.
No set-aside designation has been applied to this opportunity. The dredging project involves the removal of approximately 250,000 cubic yards of sediment from the Snohomish River's federally authorized navigation channel, including the lower channel and lower settling basin areas. Work will be executed between October 16, 2026, and February 14, 2027, during the approved in-water work window. Dredged material will be transported via bottom dump barge to disposal sites, with the Port Gardner Site receiving material from mid-October through mid-February and RA5-A Site receiving material from December through mid-February to support the Puget Sound Restoration Cap Project. All disposal activities must comply with project specifications and applicable environmental guidelines.
Notice text
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Seattle District, is conducting market research to identify interested and qualified contractors for a planned maintenance dredging project in Everett, Washington. This work is scheduled to be executed 16 Oct 2026 to 14 Feb 2027
This announcement is issued solely for information and planning purposes and does not constitute a solicitation. Project Description and detail(s) could be changed if/when a solication is issued.
Project Description
Mechanical clamshell dredging of approximately 250,000 cubic yards (CY) of sediment. Work will occur during the approved in-water work window from 16 Oct 2026 through 14 February 2027.
Dredging will take place within the federally authorized navigation channel, specifically in the following Snohomish River areas: lower channel and lower settling basin.
Dredged material will be transported via bottom dump barge and placed at one of two disposal sites. From mid-Oct through mid-Feb, material will be placed at the Port Gardner Site, while from December through mid-February, disposal site RA5-A Site will open to assist with the Puget Sound Restoration Cap Project. All disposal activities must comply with project specifications and environmental guidelines.
Environmental Requirements
The contractor will be required to perform turbidity monitoring during dredging and disposal operations. The contractor will also be responsible for adhering to all in-water work timing restrictions.
Submission Information
This notice is intended to gather information on industry capability and interest. Interested firms are invited to submit a brief capability statement that includes relevant past performance on similar dredging projects, available dredging equipment, bonding capacity, and business size under NAICS code 237990 – Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction.
Responses should also address experience with environmental compliance, including turbidity monitoring.
Response Deadline
All interested parties should submit their capability statements electronically to Brantley Dowell at brantley.w.dowell@usace.army.mil no later than 13 Feb 2026.
Disclaimer
This Sources Sought notice is for market research and planning purposes only. It is not a solicitation and does not obligate the Government to issue a solicitation or award a contract. The Government will not reimburse respondents for any costs incurred in responding to this notice. Information submitted may be used to help shape future acquisition strategy.
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