Mississippi River, Baton Rouge to Gulf of Mexico, Southwest Pass Maintenance Dredging

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, New Orleans District, is soliciting sealed bids for Southwest Pass maintenance dredging services on the Mississippi River between Baton Rouge and the Gulf of Mexico under IFB W912P825B0005, with bids due February 3, 2027. This is an unrestricted procurement with small business participation goals rather than set-asides: 41% Small Business, 25% Small Disadvantaged Business, 6.6% Women-Owned Small Business, 6.15% HUBZone Small Business, and 3.6% Service-Disabled Veteran Small Business participation.

The scope requires furnishing one fully crewed and equipped cutterhead dredge with a discharge size of 30 inches or greater inside diameter, complete with all attendant plant and equipment. Work is performed in the Mississippi River Southwest Pass Area (non-continuous segment from Mile 6.0 AHP to Mile 19.5 BHP) and possibly in other areas of the New Orleans District. The contractor must commence work within 15 calendar days after receiving the notice to proceed.

The estimated contract value is between $10 million and $25 million on a firm-fixed-price basis. A bid guarantee of 20 percent of bid price or $3 million, whichever is less, is required. Performance and payment bonds are due within 10 calendar days of award. Davis-Bacon wage determination applies to all crew classifications (derrick operators, dredge deckhands, engineers, fireman, oilers, truck drivers, and support staff) at $17.75 per hour with no fringe benefits. All work must comply with EM 385-1-1 Safety and Occupational Health Requirements. Site visits may be arranged during normal duty hours by contacting Charles Freeman at the New Orleans Area Office (504-862-1554).