Posted on August 18, 2025
Summary
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Jacksonville District is soliciting proposals for maintenance dredging services at New Pass federal navigation channel in Sarasota County, Florida. The project requires dredging beach-compatible sand from the navigation channel and placing it on the Lido Key beach placement area, located approximately 0.5 to 2.5 miles south of New Pass. Additional services include beach tilling, MEC (munitions and explosives of concern) construction support, vibration monitoring, turbidity monitoring, and environmental species monitoring. The solicitation was posted on August 14, 2025, with proposals due by September 22, 2025. The work falls under NAICS code 237990 (Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction) and PSC code Z1KF (Maintenance of Dredging Facilities).
This opportunity is designated as a total small business set-aside, restricting participation to qualified small businesses. The project will be performed in Sarasota County, Florida, specifically at New Pass and the adjacent Lido Key beach areas. The work involves both marine dredging operations and beach nourishment activities, requiring specialized equipment and expertise in environmental monitoring and compliance. No incumbent contractor information, specific award values, or detailed project timelines beyond the proposal deadline are provided in the solicitation notice. The comprehensive scope suggests this is a significant coastal maintenance project that will require coordination with environmental regulations and monitoring protocols throughout the performance period.
Description
Project work consists of dredging beach compatible sand from New Pass federal navigation channel for placement on the Lido Key beach placement area, located approximately 0.5 miles to 2.5 miles south of New Pass. Project work also includes, but is not limited to, beach tilling, MEC construction support, vibration monitoring, turbidity monitoring, and environmental species monitoring.
