Bid guide
How to bid on Palm Beach Harbor, South Jetty Rehabilitation 2026 for DEPT of Defense
What the agency is buying and why it matters
The Department of Defense needs rehabilitation work on the South Jetty at Palm Beach Harbor in Palm Beach County, Florida. This project involves moving and manipulating new and existing stones, performing concrete repairs, and conducting pre-construction coral surveys and relocations.
All construction must use marine methods and Coast Guard-certified equipment; land-based access is not allowed. The estimated project value is between $1 million and $5 million, with a performance period of 330 calendar days. This is a significant opportunity for contractors specializing in marine heavy civil engineering construction.
Key dates and what happens at the deadline
The Invitation for Bid (IFB) is expected to be issued around September 23, 2026. Bids will be due on or about October 23, 2026, at 2:00 PM ET. It is crucial to submit your bid before this deadline.
A Pre-Bid Conference will be held via teleconference on October 7, 2026, at 10:00 AM EDT. To confirm attendance, send an email to [email protected] by October 5, 2026, at 4:00 PM EDT.
Who this opportunity suits
This opportunity is suitable for construction firms specializing in heavy and civil engineering, particularly those with expertise in marine construction and jetty rehabilitation. The applicable North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code is 237990, Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction, with a small business size standard of $45.0 million.
Firms must have the capability to perform work using water-based methods and Coast Guard-certified equipment. Experience with coral surveys and relocation, or access to qualified personnel for these tasks, is also required.
How to respond to this solicitation
The solicitation will be issued in electronic format only and posted on the SAM.gov website. To access the opportunity, click “View original source” to open it on the portal. If you land on the homepage, click the link again to go directly to the bid.
You may need a free account to view documents, though this is not always required. To receive notifications of any amendments, you must register as an interested vendor on SAM.gov. You must also be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) to be eligible for an award.
Practical tips for a competitive response
Carefully review all solicitation documents once they are released to understand the full scope of work, specifications, and evaluation criteria. Pay close attention to the requirements for marine construction methods and Coast Guard-certified equipment, as well as the specific details for concrete repairs and stone manipulation.
Ensure your team includes personnel qualified for coral survey and transplantation activities, or that you have a plan to subcontract this work to qualified contractors. Attend the pre-bid conference to ask questions and gain clarity on any aspects of the project. Finally, double-check your SAM.gov registration status to ensure it is active and up-to-date before the bid deadline.
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.