Bid guide
How to bid on Southwest Pass Hopper Dredge Contract Nos. 2-2025 with the Dept of the Army
What the Army Corps of Engineers is buying
The Department of the Army is seeking a contractor to provide a fully crewed and equipped self-propelled trailing suction type hopper dredge. This dredge will primarily operate in the Mississippi River Southwest Pass. There is also a possibility of work in other areas within the New Orleans, Galveston, and Mobile Districts.
This contract is valued between $10 million and $25 million, making it a significant opportunity for eligible businesses in the construction and dredging sector.
Key dates and what happens at the deadline
This is currently a Request for Information (RFI) published on February 4, 2025. The deadline for this RFI is February 28, 2027, at 12:00 PM ET.
The actual solicitation for this project is expected to be issued around December 9, 2024. A specific bid opening date will be established in a future amendment to the solicitation. It is important to monitor Sam.gov for updates once the solicitation is released.
Who this opportunity suits
This opportunity is best suited for construction firms with specialized capabilities in dredging operations, particularly those owning or having access to a fully crewed and equipped self-propelled trailing suction type hopper dredge. The work involves significant marine construction and maintenance.
Businesses with experience in large-scale river and waterway maintenance, especially within the specified geographic regions, will find this particularly relevant. The project falls under the construction category.
How to respond
To access the opportunity, click “View original source” to open the opportunity on the portal. If the first click leads to the portal’s homepage, click it again to go directly to the bid. You may need a free account to view documents, though for some bids this is not required.
The solicitation documents will be posted on Sam.gov. You will need Adobe Acrobat Reader to open most files. For marketing purposes, you are encouraged to register as an Interested Vendor on Sam.gov by clicking on the solicitation title and then the “Register as an Interested Vendor” button. Offerors are also encouraged to post subcontracting opportunities on the Small Business Administration's Subnet. To be eligible for a contract award, offerors must be registered with the System for Award Management (SAM).
Practical tips for a competitive response
Given the specialized nature of this project, clearly demonstrate your firm's experience with similar dredging operations, especially those involving hopper dredges in large waterways. Highlight your capacity to provide a fully crewed and equipped vessel.
Ensure all required registrations, particularly with SAM, are current and active well before the solicitation deadline. Pay close attention to any specific technical requirements or performance standards detailed in the eventual solicitation documents. Review the scope of work carefully to understand potential operations in various districts beyond the Southwest Pass.
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.