Opportunity
PIEE #W912DR26BA004_
Maintenance Dredging Services for Baltimore Harbor and Maryland Channels
Buyer
USACE W2SD Endist Baltimore
Posted
June 24, 2026
Respond By
July 10, 2026
Identifier
W912DR26BA004_
NAICS
237990, 488330, 488390
This opportunity is for maintenance dredging services in the Port of Baltimore and Maryland Channels, Chesapeake Bay, managed by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Baltimore District. - Government Buyer: - U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Baltimore District (W2SD ENDIST BALTIMORE) - Scope of Work: - Maintenance dredging of approximately 2,250,000 cubic yards from deep-draft federal navigation channels - 1,538,000 cubic yards from Maryland approach channels (Craighill Entrance, Craighill Angle, Cutoff Angle, and Upper Range Channels) to be placed at the Paul S. Sarbanes Ecosystems Restoration Project at Poplar Island - 700,000 cubic yards from Baltimore Harbor Channels (Brewerton Angle and Curtis Bay Channels) to be placed at the Cox Creek Dredged Material Containment Facility - Equipment Requirements: - Two 30+ cubic yard clamshell dredges - One 24–30-inch hydraulic unloader - Six to eight large tugs - Six to eight 2,500–6,000 cubic yard material scows - Drag bar and barge - Attendant plant and pipeline - Estimated Construction Value: - Between $25 million and $100 million - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Work must be performed in heavy commercial waterways supporting the Port of Baltimore - Specialized dredging equipment and operational expertise required - No specific OEMs or vendors are named in the solicitation.
Description
The project consists of maintenance dredging approximately 2,250,000 cubic yards (cy) from the deep-draft federal navigation channels serving the Port of Baltimore. The work is to be performed between November 2026 through March 2027. The dredging depth for all channels is 50 feet mean lower low water (ft MLLW) with an additional 1 – 2 foot of allowable overdepth. Approximately 1,538,000 cy will be dredged from the Maryland approach channels (Craighill Entrance, Craighill Angle, Cutoff Angle, and Upper Range Channels) and placed at the Paul S. Sarbanes Ecosystems Restoration Project at Poplar Island. Approximately 700,000 cy will be dredged from Baltimore Harbor Channels (Brewerton Angle and Curtis Bay Channels) and placed at the Cox Creek Dredged Material Containment Facility. The estimated magnitude of construction is between $25,000,000.00 and $100,000,000.00. The work areas are within heavy commercial waterways supporting the Port of Baltimore. The equipment required for this work commonly consists of two 30 plus cubic yard clamshell dredges, one 24 – 30-inch hydraulic unloader, six to eight large tugs, six to eight 2,500 – 6,000 cubic yard material scows, a drag bar and barge, and appropriate attendant plant and pipeline. The material will be dredged by clamshell/bucket and scow and placed within a period of performance of approximately 120 calendar days from receipt of Notice-to-Proceed. THE SOLICITATION IS SCHEDULED TO BE RELEASED ON/OR ABOUT 10 JULY 2026.