Bid guide
How to bid on Fort Pierce Harbor Maintenance Dredging for the DEPT of Defense
What the agency is buying and why it matters
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Jacksonville District, needs a contractor for maintenance dredging of Fort Pierce Harbor in Florida. The excavated material will be placed onto Fort Pierce Beach. This project includes environmental monitoring, sea turtle trawl sweeping (if using hopper dredges), screening, beach tilling, quality control, construction support, and vibration control and monitoring.
The work is divided into a base and two options. This is an opportunity for construction firms with specialized dredging capabilities to secure a significant government contract, estimated between $5 million and $10 million.
Key dates and what happens at the deadline
The Invitation for Bid (IFB) is expected to be issued around September 10, 2026. Bids are due on or about October 22, 2026, at 1:00 PM ET. The actual dates and times will be specified in the solicitation.
A pre-bid site visit will be held on Monday, September 28, 2026, at 10:00 AM EDT. A virtual pre-bid conference will also take place on Tuesday, September 29, 2026, at 10:00 AM EDT. All bids must be submitted electronically via the Procurement Integrated Enterprise Environment (PIEE) Solicitation Module by the deadline. No other submission methods will be accepted.
Who this opportunity suits
This is an unrestricted solicitation, meaning any business can bid. However, it specifically requires U.S. Coast Guard certified dredge equipment. The NAICS Code for this work is 237990, Dredging and Surface Cleanup Activities, with a small business standard of $37 million.
This opportunity is suitable for established construction firms with expertise in marine dredging, beach nourishment, and environmental compliance, particularly those with the required certified equipment and experience with projects of this magnitude.
How to respond to this solicitation
The solicitation will be issued in electronic format only and posted on the Sam.gov website. To receive notifications of any amendments, you must register as an interested vendor on Sam.gov. You must also be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) to be eligible for an award.
All inquiries must be submitted in writing via ProjNet; instructions will be in the solicitation. Bids must be submitted electronically through the PIEE website's Solicitation Module. Instructions for submitting a bid via PIEE are available through a provided link.
Practical tips for a competitive response
Given the requirement for U.S. Coast Guard certified dredge equipment, ensure all your equipment meets these standards and that you can provide documentation. Clearly detail your experience with similar dredging and beach nourishment projects, highlighting any work involving environmental monitoring or sensitive ecological areas.
Attend both the pre-bid site visit and the virtual pre-bid conference. These events are crucial for understanding the project's specific challenges and requirements, and for asking clarifying questions. Pay close attention to the instructions for submitting inquiries via ProjNet and ensure all questions are submitted in writing. Finally, meticulously follow the electronic submission process through the PIEE Solicitation Module to avoid any technical issues at the deadline.
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.