Bid guide
How to bid on Banana River Maintenance Dredging for the Dept. of the Army
What the agency is buying
The Department of the Army is seeking maintenance dredging services for the Banana River, Canaveral Barge Canal, and KARS Park Channel in Brevard County, Florida. This work includes disposing of dredged material in designated areas and conducting environmental and water quality monitoring. The project has a base component and three options.
This is a total small-business set-aside with an estimated value between $10 million and $25 million. The NAICS code for this opportunity is 237990, Dredging and Surface Cleanup Activities, with a small business standard of $37 million. The contractor will need to start work within 60 calendar days and complete it within 230 calendar days.
Key dates and deadlines
The Request for Proposals (RFP) is expected to be issued around July 20, 2026. Proposals are anticipated to be due around August 20, 2026, at 2:00 PM ET. It is important to note that these dates are approximate and may change.
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Who this opportunity suits
This opportunity is specifically for small businesses in the construction sector, particularly those specializing in dredging and surface cleanup activities. However, only contractors who were previously awarded contracts under solicitation number W912EP25R0010 are eligible to compete for this project.
The eligible contractors include AGM Marine Contractors Inc., AHTNA Marine and Construction Company LLC, Atlantic and Gulf Dredging and Marine LLC, Coastal Dredging Co., Inc., Cottrell Contracting Corporation, Next Generation Logistics LLC, Southern Dredging Co, Inc., Southwind Corporation Corp., and Waterfront Property Services LLC Gator Services.
How to respond
The solicitation will be issued in electronic format only and will be posted on the Sam.gov website. To access the opportunity, you can click the “View original source” link. If the first click takes you to the portal’s homepage, click it again to go directly to the bid.
You may need a free account to view documents, though for some bids, an account is not required. To be eligible for an award, you must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM).
Tips for a competitive response
Since this is a maintenance dredging project, highlight your experience with similar scope, including material disposal and environmental monitoring. Detail your past performance on projects of comparable size and complexity, especially those involving waterways in Florida or similar coastal environments.
Ensure your proposal clearly addresses how you will meet the performance timeline, including the base and option periods. Provide a clear plan for mobilization within 60 calendar days and completion within 230 calendar days. Emphasize your firm's capabilities in water quality monitoring and adherence to environmental regulations.
See the live bid — deadline, agency details, and how to respond
Dates and requirements can change via addenda; always verify on the bid page and at the original source before responding.
View this bid on BiddingSimpleThis guide was prepared by BiddingSimple from the solicitation’s public posting. It is not official guidance from DEPT of the Army; the original posting controls.