Bid guide
How to bid on Mississippi River Cutterhead Dredge No. 2-2025 for the Dept of the Army
What the Army Corps of Engineers is buying
The Department of the Army is seeking a fully crewed and equipped hydraulic pipeline cutterhead dredge. This equipment will be used for work in the New Orleans Harbor Reach of the Mississippi River and adjacent lock forebays of the Gulf Intracoastal Waterway. This project is valued between $5 million and $10 million.
Key dates and deadlines
This is a Request for Information (RFI) published on March 27, 2025. The deadline for responses is May 10, 2027, at 12:00 PM ET. The official solicitation is expected to be issued around April 11, 2025. A specific bid opening date will be established in a future amendment to the solicitation.
Who this opportunity suits
This opportunity is suitable for construction firms specializing in dredging operations, particularly those with experience in hydraulic pipeline cutterhead dredges. Vendors should be capable of providing a fully crewed and equipped dredge for work in river and waterway environments. The magnitude of construction suggests this is for established firms with significant operational capacity.
How to respond
To access the solicitation documents, you will need to view the original source on the government portal. If the first click takes you to the homepage, click again to go directly to the bid. You may need a free account to view all documents, though this is not always required. You must be registered with the System for Award Management (SAM) to be eligible for a contract award. You are also encouraged to register as an Interested Vendor on the portal for marketing purposes and to post subcontracting opportunities on the Small Business Administration's Subnet.
Practical tips for preparing a competitive response
Given this is for a fully crewed and equipped dredge, ensure your response clearly details your equipment specifications and the qualifications and experience of your crew. Highlight any past performance on similar dredging projects, especially those in challenging river or harbor environments. Pay close attention to all requirements in the forthcoming solicitation, including any specific operational parameters or environmental compliance standards. Begin your SAM registration process immediately if you are not already registered, as this is a mandatory step for receiving a government contract.
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.
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