Posted on April 14, 2026
Weeks Marine Inc., Covington, Louisiana, was awarded a $27,495,000 firm-fixed-price contract to renourish approximately 3.2 miles of critically eroded shoreline along Venice Beach in Sarasota County, Florida, including dredging beach-compatible sand from an offshore borrow area, extending five stormwater outfalls, and performing environmental monitoring and support activities. Bids were solicited via the internet with three received. Work will be performed in Venice Beach, Florida, with an estimated completion date of Nov. 6, 2026. Fiscal 2025 Corps of Engineers, Civil construction funds in the amount of $27,495,000 were obligated at the time of award. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Jacksonville District, is the contracting activity.