How to bid on FY26 Dredging and Sediment Disposal for USCG San Francisco Bay Area

What the Coast Guard is buying

The U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) needs dredging and sediment disposal services at three locations in the San Francisco Bay Area: Yerba Buena Island, Horseshoe Cove in Sausalito, and Station Vallejo. This project involves all labor, supervision, materials, and equipment to perform the dredging and disposal according to specifications. The estimated value for this work is between $1 million and $5 million.

The work must be completed within specific in-water work windows for each location. For Yerba Buena Island, the window is June 1, 2026, to November 30, 2026. For Horseshoe Cove, it is June 1, 2026, to October 31, 2026. For Station Vallejo, the window is August 1, 2026, to November 30, 2026.

Key dates and deadlines

This Invitation for Bid (IFB) was published on July 28, 2026. Bids must be uploaded through DOD Safe between August 10, 2026, and August 20, 2026. The deadline for bid submission is August 20, 2026, at 4:00 PM ET. Early bid submittals are encouraged.

A bid bond of 20% of the bid price is required. If awarded the contract, performance and payment bonds will be required within 10 days of the contract award.

Who this opportunity suits

This is an unrestricted solicitation, meaning it is open to all qualified businesses. The project's NAICS code is 237990, which covers Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction. This opportunity is suitable for construction firms with experience in dredging, sediment disposal, and related heavy civil engineering work, particularly those familiar with marine construction and environmental regulations in the San Francisco Bay Area.

How to respond

To access the solicitation documents, click “View original source” on the portal. You may need to click it a second time if you land on the portal’s homepage. A free account may be required to view documents.

Bids must be uploaded via DOD Safe during the submission window of August 10, 2026, through August 20, 2026. Your bid must include a completed SF 1442 (Appendix A), signed copies of all amendments, IFB-Section B (schedule of Prices), IFB-Section K (Reps and Certs, noting highlighted sections), IFB-Section L (Bid Bond, Standard Form 24), and IFB-Section K.8 (Certification of Authority to Bind Corporation, if applicable).

Requests for clarification should be submitted using the provided form, Appendix F, to both Vincent Yee at [email protected] and Samantha Watts at [email protected].

Tips for a competitive response

Carefully review all attachments and specifications to ensure your bid fully addresses all requirements, especially the location-specific in-water work windows. Ensure your bid bond is correctly calculated at 20% of your bid price and submitted with your proposal.

Since this is an Invitation for Bid (IFB) resulting in a Firm Fixed Price (FFP) Contract, your pricing must be accurate and competitive. Thoroughly estimate all labor, materials, equipment, and disposal costs. Pay close attention to the required performance and payment bonds, understanding that these will be necessary within 10 days of award.

Submit your bid early within the DOD Safe window to avoid any last-minute technical issues. Do not call the agency to inquire about the status of your bid, as this information will not be released.