Title: Industry Day for Beneficial Use of Dredge Material at Piney Island, MCAS Cherry Point, NC

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is hosting an Industry Day on 7 Oct 2026 (via Teams) to introduce contractors to a prospective beneficial‑use project on Piney Island, Carteret County, NC. The effort will place ~8,000 cubic yds of dredged material onto 9.3 acres of degraded brackish marsh to raise elevation to ~1.15 ft NAVD88. The work will be bundled as an option in the next Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway (AIWW) maintenance dredging contract, anticipated to be solicited in late Spring/early Summer 2027. Interested firms are asked to RSVP by 2 Oct 2026 and may request breakout sessions for detailed discussions. • Location: Piney Island, Carteret County, NC (near MCAS Cherry Point) • Scope: Dredged‑material placement, marsh restoration, elevation control, compliance monitoring • Volume: ~8,000 cubic yards over 9.3 acres • Source material: Core Creek (AIWW) or Wainwright Slough • Contract vehicle: Future AIWW Maintenance Dredging contract (option) slated for 2027 • Pre‑bid engagement: Industry Day 7 Oct 2026, optional breakout meetings • RSVP deadline: 2 Oct 2026 (email to Jenifer Garland and Sonny Smith)