Cedar Island Keaton Beach Maintenance Dredging Project, Taylor County, Florida

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) is conducting market research for the maintenance dredging of the Cedar Island Keaton Beach Federal Navigation Project in Taylor County, Florida. The project involves dredging a shallow draft navigation channel to a required depth of -5.0 feet Mean Lower Low Water (MLLW) and disposing of the dredged material at a suitable state-approved upland disposal area. The USACE is seeking input from industry on potential means and methods for dewatering and rehandling the dredged material. Some key points to consider: • The estimated maintenance dredging volume is approximately 15,000 cubic yards. • The project requires dredging the channel to a 50-foot width. • The dredged material will be disposed of at a suitable state-approved upland disposal area. • The USACE is seeking information on dewatering and rehandling methods, minimum required footprint, anticipated equipment, and relevant experience.