Description
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, New Orleans District, is soliciting bids for a cutterhead dredge contract to construct and maintain a saltwater barrier sill on the Mississippi River. The contractor will be required to provide a dredge and attendant plant, complete with full operating personnel, to perform the work. The contract duration is approximately 42 days, with options for additional work. The contractor must meet specific requirements for the dredge and attendant plant, including production rates and equipment specifications. The contract will be awarded to the lowest priced responsive bidder.
* Key work items include:
* Mobilization and demobilization of the dredge and attendant plant
* Dredging and placement of hydraulically dredged material
* Optional items for additional dredging, pumping capability, and standby of attendant plant
* Compliance with safety and occupational health requirements
* Implementation of a National Dredging Quality Management Program for data transmission and monitoring