Description
The US Army Corps of Engineers, New Orleans District, is soliciting bids for a hopper dredge contract to perform dredging work in the Mississippi River and Southwest Pass. The contract requires the furnishing of one fully crewed and equipped self-propelled trailing suction type hopper dredge. The work will be performed in Plaquemines Parish, Louisiana. The magnitude of construction for this project is estimated to be between $10,000,000 and $25,000,000. The contractor shall begin performance within the time frame specified in the contract and complete it within the specified time frame. Some key features of the contract include:
* The contractor shall furnish a fully crewed and equipped hopper dredge
* The work will be performed in the Mississippi River and Southwest Pass
* The contract requires the contractor to provide performance and payment bonds
* The contractor shall maintain an Internet connection capable of transmitting real-time data to the DQM server
* The contractor shall provide a copy of all data sent to the DQM computer during the contract
Some of the key requirements for the hopper dredge include:
* The dredge must meet the equipment requirements specified in the contract
* The dredge must be available to commence dredging within the time required in the specifications
* The contractor must provide documentation to prove that the dredge and attendant plant are available and not already obligated for the performance of other work.
The contract also includes requirements for data reporting, including the transmission of event data XML strings to the DQM database, and the maintenance of an archive of all data sent to the DQM computer during the contract.