Description
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is seeking a contractor to perform maintenance dredging of the Barataria Bay Bar Channel in Jefferson Parish, Louisiana, with disposal of the dredged material at Grand Terre Island. The work must be completed within 90 calendar days after receipt of the Notice to Proceed. No dike work is required, and the contractor must comply with extensive safety, environmental, and reporting requirements, including an Accident Prevention Plan, a full‑time Site Safety & Health Officer, and Dredge Quality Management (DQM) data submissions. The contract is firm‑fixed‑price with unit pricing for dredged volume and optional bird‑nesting avoidance measures.
• Remove approximately 475,000 cubic yards of shoal material from the bar channel and place it at the designated disposal site.
• Provide all personnel, equipment, and support services (radio, AIS, cellular, safety signage, etc.) as part of the unit price.
• Deliver daily and monthly quality‑control reports, conduct required surveys, and maintain DQM telemetry throughout the project.
• Meet strict environmental protections (bird‑nesting, manatee, spill reporting) and safety standards (EM 385‑1‑1).