Posted on July 30, 2025
The Department of the Army Corps of Engineers Engineering District Jacksonville is soliciting bids for a comprehensive shore protection project on Hutchinson Island in Martin County, Florida. The project involves constructing a dune and beach berm across two segments within approximately 4 miles of shoreline between reference points R-01 and R-25. Beach-compatible sand will be dredged from borrow area C1-B, located 6.3 nautical miles offshore in federal waters, with offshore pipeline access restricted to specified corridors due to extensive hardbottom areas. Additional work requirements include endangered species observers for hopper dredges, screening, sea turtle trawling, turbidity monitoring, beach tilling, fill quality control, MEC construction support, and vibration control and monitoring. The solicitation was posted on July 28, 2025, with responses due by September 9, 2025. The contract falls under NAICS code 237990 for Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction and PSC code Z2KF for Repair or Alteration of Dredging Facilities.
This opportunity does not utilize any set-aside designations and is open to full and open competition. The project will be performed in Ocean Breeze Park, Florida, with staging areas and beach access points located within Martin County boundaries. The work involves dredging operations extending 6.3 nautical miles offshore into federal waters, indicating a significant marine construction undertaking. The project encompasses approximately 4 miles of shoreline restoration work, requiring specialized equipment and expertise in marine dredging, environmental monitoring, and beach nourishment activities. No incumbent contractors, award values, or specific timeline details were provided in the solicitation notice.
