W912BU24B0012 -Maintenance Dredging, Delaware River, Philadelphia to Sea and Wilmington Harbor, Christina River   4

Background
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Philadelphia District is issuing this Invitation for Bids (IFB) W912BU24B0012 for the Maintenance Dredging Wilmington Harbor and Delaware River from Philadelphia to the Sea, covering areas in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and Delaware.

The goal of this contract is to maintain navigable waterways through dredging activities, which is essential for maritime operations and environmental management. This procurement is being conducted on a full and open basis and will result in the award of a firm-fixed-price construction contract.

Work Details
The work under this contract involves maintenance dredging activities in Wilmington Harbor and the Delaware River. Specific tasks include:
- Dredging operations to remove sediment and debris from designated areas to ensure safe navigation.
- Compliance with environmental regulations during dredging operations, including the management of hazardous materials as per EM 385-1-1 standards.
- Preparation and submission of an Environmental Protection Plan (EPP) detailing measures for protecting natural resources during construction.
- Conducting diving operations as necessary, including scheduling dives, maintaining logs, and ensuring personnel qualifications are met.
- Implementation of safety measures during diving operations, including emergency medical treatment arrangements.
- Regular inspections and acceptance by government representatives throughout the project.

Period of Performance
The period of performance for this contract is 210 calendar days.

Place of Performance
The geographic locations for the construction projects include Wilmington Harbor and the Delaware River from Philadelphia to the Sea, covering areas in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and Delaware.