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

What the Coast Guard is Buying

The U.S. Coast Guard is seeking bids for 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 providing all labor, supervision, materials, and equipment needed to perform the dredging and disposal according to the provided specifications.

The work at each location must be completed within specific in-water work windows for 2026. The estimated total value for all three locations is between $1,000,000 and $5,000,000. This is an Invitation for Bid (IFB) that will result in a single Firm Fixed Price (FFP) contract.

Key Dates and Deadlines

Bids can be uploaded via DOD Safe from August 10, 2026, through August 20, 2026. The final deadline for bid submission is August 20, 2026, at 4:00 PM ET. Early bid submittals are encouraged.

The in-water work windows for the project are: June 1, 2026 – November 30, 2026, for Yerba Buena Island; June 1, 2026 – October 31, 2026, for Horseshoe Cove; and August 1, 2026 – November 30, 2026, for Station Vallejo. All dredge work must be completed within these specific timeframes.

Who This Opportunity Suits

This opportunity is suitable for construction firms specializing in dredging and marine construction. The NAICS code for this project is 237990, which covers Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction. This is an unrestricted solicitation, meaning businesses of all sizes can compete.

Firms with experience in environmental compliance for in-water work and sediment disposal in sensitive areas like the San Francisco Bay will find this particularly relevant.

How to Respond

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Bids must be uploaded via DOD Safe between August 10, 2026, and August 20, 2026. Required bid documents include a completed SF 1442 (Appendix A), signed copies of all 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) for Certification of Authority to Bind Corporation.

A bid bond of 20% of the bid price is required with your submission. Performance and Payment Bonds will be required within 10 days of contract award. Requests for clarification should be submitted using the form provided in 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 for each of the three locations, including the specific in-water work windows. Pay close attention to the details regarding sediment disposal.

Ensure your bid bond is correctly calculated at 20% of your total bid price and submitted with your proposal. Double-check that all required forms, including the SF 1442 and signed amendments, are completed and included. Early submission via DOD Safe is encouraged to avoid last-minute technical issues.