Hydraulic Dredging

USACE Rock Island District, Hydraulic Dredging, Mississippi River Miles 613 - 301 Multiple Request for Quotes (RFQs) may be issued for hydraulic dredging within the Mississippi River navigation channel, and may occur anywhere within the Rock Island District between river miles 613 and 301. Individual dredging jobs could range in size from 15,000 to 125,000 cubic yards. Placement sites include shoreline, in-water (thalweg), and/or upland. Typical pumping distance is up to 2 miles, but could be as much at 4 miles. The purpose of these projects are to remove shoaling from the navigation channel of the Mississippi River at one or more locations within the Rock Island District. All work will be within the river, subject to water fluctuations. All work will require river access. Work will occur in the active navigation channel and dredging activities may be interrupted by commercial traffic. Dredge plant will be required to move off station to let traffic pass, except in instances where the navigation channel has been closed due to shoaling. Hydraulic excavation or dredging will be required to establish depths of 11-feet below flat pool. Quantities excavated may range from 15,000 CY to 125,000 CY of material at any location. Dredged material will be pumped from the channel cuts to pre-determined placement sites. Placement site types include shoreline, in-water (thalweg), and/or upland. Typical pumping distance is up to 2 miles, but could be as much at 4 miles. Material will be required to remain within the placement site limits. NAICS Code: 237990 Size Standard $27.5M Estimated Range: $25,000 - $250,000 Completion days: To be determined Total Small Business Set-Aside PLEASE NOTE: NAICS code 237990 - Dredging: To be considered small for purposes of Government procurement, a firm must perform at least 40 percent of the volume dredged with its own equipment or equipment owned by another small dredging concern. It is anticipated that RFQs will be posted to FBO on or around 09 July 2019.