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

What the Coast Guard is buying

The U.S. Coast Guard 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 in Solano County. This work includes all labor, supervision, materials, and equipment for dredging and disposal according to specifications.

The total estimated value for this project is between $1,000,000 and $5,000,000. This is an unrestricted Invitation for Bid (IFB), meaning any qualified firm can submit a proposal. The contract will be a single Firm Fixed Price (FFP) contract.

Key dates and deadlines

This solicitation was published on July 23, 2026. Bids must be uploaded via DOD Safe between August 10, 2026, and the deadline of August 20, 2026, at 4:00 PM ET. Early bid submissions are strongly encouraged.

All dredge work must be completed within specific in-water work windows for each location in 2026: Yerba Buena Island (June 1 – November 30), Horseshoe Cove (June 1 – October 31), and Station Vallejo (August 1 – November 30).

Who this opportunity suits

This opportunity is suitable for construction firms with experience in dredging and sediment disposal, particularly those familiar with working in marine environments and adhering to specific in-water work windows. The NAICS code for this project is 237990, which covers Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction.

Given the estimated value, this project may appeal to established firms capable of managing a multi-location project of this scale.

How to respond

To access the full solicitation, click “View original source” on the portal. If you land on the homepage, click it again to go directly to the bid. You may need a free account to view all documents.

Bids must be uploaded through DOD Safe between August 10 and August 20, 2026. Required documents include a completed SF 1442, signed amendments, IFB-Section B (schedule of prices), IFB-Section K (reps and certs), IFB-Section L (Bid Bond Standard Form 24), and IFB-Section K.8 (if applicable, Certification of Authority to Bind Corporation).

A bid bond of 20% of the bid price is required. Performance and Payment Bonds will be required within 10 days of contract award. Requests for clarification should use the provided form (Appendix F) and be sent 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 every requirement. Pay close attention to the specific in-water work windows for each location and confirm your ability to complete the work within these timeframes.

Ensure your bid bond is accurately calculated at 20% of your bid price and submitted correctly. Double-check all forms for completeness and accuracy, especially the SF 1442 and all required sections of the IFB. Submitting early through DOD Safe is encouraged, so plan to finalize your bid well before the August 20 deadline.