Bid guide
How to bid on the Richmond Inner Harbor FY26 Maintenance Dredging Project for the DEPT of Defense
What the agency is buying
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is seeking a contractor for the Richmond Inner Harbor FY26 Maintenance Dredging Project in Contra Costa County, California. This project involves dredging the Richmond Inner Harbor to a depth of -37 feet, plus an additional 1 foot of paid overdepth. The dredged material will be transported to the Montezuma Wetlands site.
This is a single firm-fixed-price contract with an estimated value between $10 million and $25 million. The competition is full and open, and the award will be based on the lowest-price technically acceptable proposal.
Key dates and deadlines
Proposals for this opportunity are due on August 14, 2026, at 11:30 AM PDT. The solicitation was published on August 04, 2026. The agency notes that this project may be delayed, canceled, or revised at any time.
It is important for offerors to monitor the PIEE and SAM.gov websites for any changes or amendments to the solicitation, as the USACE will not directly notify offerors of updates.
Who this opportunity suits
This opportunity is suitable for construction firms specializing in dredging and marine construction. The NAICS code for this procurement is 237990, which covers "Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction," with a size standard of $37 million. Firms with experience in large-scale dredging projects and material transport to designated sites will find this relevant.
Both prime contractors and subcontractors must be registered in SAM.gov and PIEE to participate.
How to respond
To respond to this solicitation, you must first ensure your company and any subcontractors are registered in the System for Award Management (SAM.gov) and the Procurement Integrated Enterprise Environment (PIEE) website. Registration should be completed at least one week before the anticipated solicitation release date.
Solicitation documents, plans, and specifications are available for download only from the PIEE website. Offers must be submitted electronically through the PIEE website. Instructions for accessing the PIEE Solicitation Module and submitting proposals are available within PIEE, specifically in the SOP PIEE Proposal Manager Offeror and SOP PIEE Posting Offer documents.
Practical tips for preparing your response
Given this is a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) competition, your proposal must clearly demonstrate that you meet all technical requirements while offering the most competitive price. Pay close attention to the specifications, especially Section 00 10 00 PRICING SCHEDULE and 01 11 00 SUMMARY OF WORK, and the DMMO Suitability Determination for dredged material placement.
Ensure all required registrations (SAM.gov, PIEE) are current and active well in advance of the deadline. Carefully review all amendments to the solicitation, as these often contain crucial updates or clarifications. Double-check that your electronic submission through PIEE is complete and submitted successfully before the deadline to avoid any technical issues.
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 Defense; the original posting controls.