3587 Dredge CURRITUCK Replacement Notice of Intent to Sole Source

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Philadelphia District intends to award a non‑competitive contract to Conrad Shipyard, LLC for the design, construction, testing, and delivery of a new special‑purpose, split‑hull, trailing‑suction shallow‑draft hopper dredge to replace the existing Dredge CURRITUCK. The vessel must meet detailed operational, dimensional, performance, and regulatory requirements and be ready for construction within 12‑16 weeks of award, with full build completion in 16 months. The contract includes a one‑year warranty after delivery. • Scope: Design, build, test, and deliver one custom shallow‑draft hopper dredge (156 ft length, 35 ft beam, 9 ft 5 in draft loaded). • Performance: 20 ft dredging depth, 7 knots loaded, 10 knots empty, 518 cy hopper capacity, 7‑day, 12‑hour operational endurance. • Regulatory: ABS class (Maltese Cross A1/AMS) and U.S. Coast Guard certification. • Schedule: Construction start 12‑16 weeks post‑award; total build time ≤ 16 months. • Warranty: 1 year post‑acceptance. • Sole‑source justification: Only Conrad possesses the proprietary design and experience from the prior DREDGE MURDEN project, avoiding unacceptable delays.