Hole in the Wall Channel Dredging Project and Beneficial Use Placement at Haven Beach

The Middle Peninsula Planning District Commission (MPPDC) has issued Request for Proposal (RFP) No. RFP-FY23-HITW on behalf of Mathews County, seeking qualified vendors to execute a comprehensive coastal infrastructure and environmental management project. The procurement focuses on three primary scopes: (1) dredging material in the Hole in the Wall Channel extending from Milford Haven to the Chesapeake Bay, (2) beneficial use placement of dredged materials at Haven Beach, and (3) constructing additional breakwater infrastructure and implementing coastal restoration techniques including grass planting and fencing installation. Vendors must demonstrate technical expertise in marine dredging, coastal engineering, and environmental restoration methodologies. The RFP was posted on March 24, 2023, with proposals due by April 14, 2023, providing approximately three weeks for potential bidders to prepare comprehensive submissions. While specific evaluation criteria were not explicitly detailed in the provided documentation, typical municipal procurement processes involve assessing vendor qualifications, technical approach, project understanding, cost competitiveness, and demonstrated experience with similar marine infrastructure projects.

The contract opportunity does not specify explicit set-aside designations or restrictions on vendor participation, suggesting open competition among qualified marine construction and environmental restoration firms. No incumbent vendors or current contractors were identified in the provided documentation. The procurement appears to be structured as a comprehensive project that may require specialized marine engineering capabilities, coastal restoration expertise, and environmental management skills. While no specific budget range was disclosed, coastal dredging and infrastructure projects of this nature typically represent substantial municipal investments potentially ranging from several hundred thousand to multiple million dollars depending on project scope and complexity. Interested vendors should carefully review the full RFP documentation to understand precise technical specifications, performance requirements, and submission guidelines for this Mathews County coastal restoration initiative.