How to bid on Lower Harbor ODMDS Dredging for Alabama Port Authority

What the Authority is buying

The Alabama Port Authority is seeking bids for Lower Harbor ODMDS dredging in Mobile, Alabama. This is an invitation for bids (IFB) in the construction category.

The full bid documents contain the specifications, plans, and addenda. Review them to understand the work and determine whether it fits your firm.

Key dates and deadlines

Questions are due by 5:00 p.m. CDT on Monday, October 26, 2026.

Bids are due by 1:00 p.m. CDT on Wednesday, November 4, 2026. Send the bid by courier to the Alabama Port Authority, 1400 Alabama State Docks Blvd, Room 216, Administration Building, Mobile, AL 36602.

The bid opening is scheduled for 2:15–2:30 p.m. CDT on November 4 at the International Trade Center, 250 North Water Street, 1st floor Killian Room, Mobile, AL 36602. The bid must arrive by the earlier submission deadline; the opening is not an extension.

Who this opportunity may suit

This construction IFB may suit firms that perform dredging work and can meet the requirements in the bid documents. Review the specifications and plans before deciding whether to bid.

How to access and submit a bid

Open the Alabama Port Authority procurement page using “View original source.” No login is required. Find the title under “Bid Notices” or “RFQ/RFP/RFI”; the specifications, plans, and addenda are linked on the notice.

Check the notice’s Schedule for pre-bid meeting and bid-opening details. Follow the bid documents’ submission instructions exactly and ensure the courier delivery reaches the stated address before 1:00 p.m. CDT on November 4.

Prepare a complete, competitive response

Read the full specifications, plans, and every addendum. Use a checklist to track required forms, pricing, signatures, and any other submission items stated in the documents.

Send questions by the stated deadline if anything is unclear, and check the notice for updates before submitting. Allow enough time for courier delivery and verify that the bid is complete before it leaves your office.