Barataria Bay Waterway, Maintenance Dredging, Bar Channel

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (New Orleans District) is seeking a single contractor to perform maintenance dredging of the Barataria Bay Bar Channel in Jefferson Parish, Louisiana. The work involves removing approximately 475,000 cubic yards of shoal material and disposing of it at the Grand Terre Island disposal site, with no dike work required. The contract will be awarded on a firm‑fixed‑price basis, with a base‑work period of 90 calendar days after receipt of a Notice to Proceed. The solicitation includes 16 drawings and specifications, requires performance and payment bonds, and mandates compliance with Corps safety, environmental, and labor regulations. Bids must be submitted sealed by 09:30 AM on 16 Sep 2028; the bid opening date will be announced via amendment. The project is unrestricted, but funds are not yet available, so award will occur only after appropriations. • Scope: Dredge ~475 k CY (375 k CY first tranche, 100 k CY second tranche) and dispose at Grand Terre Island. • Contract type: Firm Fixed‑Price, single‑award, sealed bid (IFB). • Duration: 90 calendar days after NTP. • Location: Barataria Bay, Jefferson Parish, LA (waterway). • Mandatory registrations: SAM (System for Award Management). • Bonds: Performance and payment bonds required (see SF‑1442). • Key dates: Issue date 11 Sep 2026; bid due 16 Sep 2028 (09:30 AM). • Contact: Amy C. Feemster, Contracting Officer, (504) 862‑2002, [email protected]. • Evaluation: Base price plus optional work (bird‑nesting avoidance) may be evaluated together; optional work can be exercised up to 60 days after NTP.