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Manson Construction Co., Seattle, Washington, was awarded a $15,784,500 firm-fixed-price contract for maintenance dredging. Bids were solicited via the internet with five received. Work will be performed in Venice, Louisiana, with an estimated completion date of Feb. 26, 2025. Fiscal 2020, 2022, 2023 and 2024 civil operation and maintenance funds in the amount of $15,784,500… Read More
New Orleans, La. — The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers awarded a contract for constructing a floodwall in Harvey, La. The contract was awarded September 13, 2024, to Buck Town Contractors & Company of Kenner, Louisiana in the amount of $3,669,807.00. This contract is part of the Mississippi River Levees (MRL) Construction Project. The contract… Read More
WASHINGTON (Sept. 13, 2024) – The Office of the Assistant Secretary of the Army for Civil Works and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers today announced the first set of proposals being invited to apply for loans under the new Corps Water Infrastructure Financing Program (CWIFP). Eight of the invited applicants are in California and the… Read More
In response to growing concerns over the possible loss of infrastructure and the actual loss of beach, the state has proposed a dredging project that would restore about one mile of the berm and dune system to the beach immediately north of the Indian River Inlet. The state is also planning to add metal sheets… Read More
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers asks for public input on a project. They plan to dredge sediment from the Big Suamico River and move it to Longtail Point. SUAMICO — The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is asking for public input on a project planned in Suamico. They plan to dredge sediment from the… Read More
U.S. Rep. Nick LaLota (R-NY) announced $1.5 million in federal funding for the Town of Brookhaven for improvement projects at Port Jefferson Harbor. The funds will support projects that protect against erosion and storm surges in the Port Jefferson Marina. Port Jefferson Harbor is an economic hub for the Town of Brookhaven. The Port Jefferson… Read More
VICKSBURG, Miss. – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Vicksburg District has selected Cheryl Boyd as chief of the Resource Management Division. The Resource Management Division is responsible for all district level financial management activities and offers professional financial advice, guidance, and policy interpretations while ensuring the implementation of procedural controls, processing of reports and… Read More
GRAND RIVERS, Ky. — The U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center (ERDC) Board of Directors visited the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Nashville District on Sept. 16 to tour key projects, including the Kentucky Lock Addition construction project and the Barkley Power Plant and Dam. The visit aimed to explore opportunities for innovation and… Read More
Vicksburg, Miss. — Link: http://dx.doi.org/10.21079/11681/49359 Report Number: ERDC/EL TR-24-15 (22277) Title: Toward Systemic Beneficial use of Dredged Sediments in San Pablo Bay: Demonstration of a Proposed Framework for Matching Sediment Needs with Dredging Requirements By Emily R. Russ, Margaret H. Kurth, Kyle D. Runion, and Candice D. Piercy Approved for Public Release; Distribution is Unlimited. September… Read More
WASHINGTON – Lt. Gen. William H. “Butch” Graham, Jr. today assumed command of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and became the Army’s 56th Chief of Engineers during a three-part ceremony at Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall’s Conmy Hall. Graham assumed command from outgoing USACE commander Lt. Gen. Scott A. Spellmon during the change of command… Read More
Alabama Shipyard LLC,* Mobile, Alabama, was awarded an $11,466,912 firm-fixed-price contract to drydock and repair the Dredge Wheeler. Bids were solicited via the internet with three received. Work will be performed in Mobile, Alabama, with an estimated completion date of Dec. 6, 2024. Fiscal 2024 civil operation and maintenance funds in the amount of $11,466,912… Read More
Taylor Marine Construction of Texas LLC, Kemah, Texas, was awarded an $18,997,700 firm-fixed-price contract for channel and shoreline protection. Bids were solicited via the internet with four received. Work will be performed in Anahuac, Texas, with an estimated completion date of Sept. 13, 2025. Fiscal 2024 civil operation and maintenance funds in the amount of… Read More
On Tuesday the Lee Board of County Commissioners awarded a $39.2million contract to nourish beaches on Lovers Key and Bonita Beach to address chronic erosion as well as damage caused by Hurricane Ian in September 2022. The main project consists of 1.1 miles of shoreline within Lovers Key State Park and 0.8 miles of shoreline… Read More
Weeks Marine Inc., Covington, Louisiana, was awarded a $16,998,000 firm-fixed-price contract for the removal and satisfactory disposal of shoal material. Bids were solicited via the internet with one received. Work will be performed in Morgan City, Louisiana, with an estimated completion date of Dec. 16, 2024. Fiscal 2022 and 2024 civil operation and maintenance funds… Read More
Weeks Marine Inc., Covington, Louisiana, was awarded a $29,060,001 firm-fixed-price contract to remove and dispose of dredging material. Bids were solicited via the internet with one received. Work will be performed in Venice, Louisiana, with an estimated completion date of April 4, 2025. Fiscal 2024 civil operation and maintenance funds in the amount of $29,060,001… Read More