Leeward Marina Boat Channel Dredging

The City of Newport News is requesting bids on dredging of the Leeward Marina boat channel under IFB, with bids due September 4, 2026 at 2:30 p.m. via the City's e-Procurement Portal and questions due August 21, 2026 at 1:00 p.m. The project scope is removal of approximately 4,057 cubic yards of silt from the channel, loading spoils at the Huntington Boat Ramp, and transporting material to Charles City for treatment and disposal. Work must support emergency ingress and egress for Newport News emergency teams and private boat owner access during low tide.

Contractors must hold a valid Virginia contractor's license and demonstrate five years of relevant construction experience; the designated site superintendent must have ten years of experience in sanitary, storm, water, and roadway work plus a minimum of three years with municipalities or VDOT. Adequate liability insurance is required.

The City will award to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder. Bid pricing is structured on three line items: Mobilization/Demobilization (lump sum), Erosion & Sediment Control (lump sum), and Leeward Marina Dredging (cubic yard basis). Bid security of 5% is required; performance and payment bonds of 100% each are mandatory. Substantial completion is due within 120 days; final completion within 45 days. Liquidated damages are assessed at $1,250 per calendar day for substantial completion delays and $625 per calendar day for final completion delays.

Work must comply with Hampton Roads Planning District Commission Regional Construction Standards (Sixth Edition, June 2016) as modified by the City, Virginia Work Area Protection Manual, and permit requirements including USACE NAO 2007-02658 and JPA #20261535, which impose time-of-year restrictions.