This opportunity requires furnishing one fully crewed and equipped self-propelled trailing suction type hopper dredge. Work will be performed in the Mississippi River and Southwest Pass, and possibly other areas inside and outside the New Orleans District. The project budget is estimated between $10,000,000 and $25,000,000. A bid opening date will be established in a future amendment. The solicitation documents will be posted on SAM.gov.

This contract requires a fully crewed, self-propelled trailing suction hopper dredge to perform work primarily in the Mississippi River and Southwest Pass from Baton Rouge to the Gulf, with possible work in other areas inside and outside the New Orleans District. The estimated construction cost for the project is between $10 million and $25 million. The solicitation is anticipated to be issued on or about April 30, 2026. Potential bidders must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) and are encouraged to register as an interested vendor on the relevant government procurement websites.