This is an unrestricted procurement for maintenance dredging of the New York and New Jersey Channels, Seguinewardouterbridge Federal Navigation Project. The project involves removing approximately 330,000 cubic yards of shoals to a depth of 35 feet Mean Lower Low Water (MLLW) plus a 2-foot allowable overdepth, with placement at the Historic Area Remediation Site (HARS). The work is expected to utilize a mechanical dredge with an environmental clamshell bucket and requires multiple barges and tugboats. Bidders must commence work within 5 calendar days of receiving the notice to proceed and maintain a production rate of at least 8,000 cubic yards per calendar day. Plans and specifications are expected in April 2026, with bid opening in May 2026, and award anticipated in late June 2026. The work is scheduled to occur between September and December 2026. The estimated project cost is between $5,000,**** and $15,000,****. Liquidated damages of $2,**** per calendar day will be assessed for delays. Bids must be submitted no later than May 15, 2026, by 2:00 PM EST. Offers providing less than 120 calendar days for government acceptance after the bid due date will be rejected.
The contractor shall begin performance within 5 calendar days and complete it within 54 calendar days after receiving award, notice to proceed. This performance period is mandatory negotiable. The contractor is to complete the entire basic work ready for use, not later than fiftyfour 54 calendar days after the date the contractor receives the notice to proceed. Bidders are reminded that dredging work is prohibited from sheets six 6 to ten 10 during the timeframe 01 October 2026 to 30 November 2026. The delivery schedule indicates delivery on or before 30 Nov 2026 for all items.
The bid notice indicates that payment will be made by the contracting officer. Specific payment terms are detailed within the FAR clauses incorporated by reference, such as FAR ****, Payments under Fixed-Price Construction Contracts, and FAR ****, Progress Payments.
Award of contract will be based on the responsible and responsive bidder with the lowest total price for the total of the CLINS **** through ****.
The solicitation is unrestricted and open to full and open competition with a HUBZone price evaluation preference. Bidders must be responsible and responsive.
Liquidated damages of $2,**** per calendar day of delay will be assessed to the contractor until all work under the contract is accepted as complete.
The bid notice does not explicitly state a deadline for challenging the bid. However, FAR ****, Service of Protest, and FAR ****, Protest After Award, outline procedures and timelines for protests.
The project magnitude range is between $5,000,**** and $15,000,****.