Mississippi River, Baton Rouge to Gulf, Southwest Pass Hopper Dredge Contract No. 1-2026 (OM26001)

The US Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) New Orleans District is soliciting bids for maintenance dredging within the Mississippi River and Southwest Pass. This project requires one fully crewed and equipped self-propelled trailing suction hopper dredge. Work may also extend to other areas within or outside the New Orleans District. This is a firm-fixed-price contract with an estimated value between $10,000,000 and $25,000,000. The procurement is an Invitation for Bid (IFB) under solicitation W912P826BA044. Performance is centered in Plaquemine, Louisiana, and includes a 120-hour mobilization requirement following the Notice to Proceed. The bidding structure uses five distinct lots based on dredge pump size and hopper capacity. Bidders must provide formal release documentation for any equipment currently under contract with other entities to confirm availability. This firm-fixed-price Invitation for Bid (IFB) uses a multi-lot bidding schedule. Three amendments were issued to modify requirements, including reducing the number of bid lots from eight to five and updating the performance window. The solicitation includes technical specifications and bidder qualification criteria. The project involves furnishing one fully crewed and equipped self-propelled trailing suction hopper dredge for the Mississippi River and Southwest Pass. The work is primarily in Plaquemines Parish, Louisiana, but may extend to other areas. The estimated construction magnitude is between $10,000,000 and $25,000,000.