Hazard to Navigation Removal & Disposal, Portland Harbor, Maine
Key Dates
Due Date
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Posted Date
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Agency & Value
Agency
W2SD ENDIST NEW ENGLAND
Contract Value
Not provided
Codes & Classification
Solicitation Number
W912WJ26BA009
NAICS
237990 - Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction
Classification Code
Y1QA
Additional Details
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, New England District, has announced a forthcoming procurement opportunity for the removal and disposal of a hazard to navigation within the Federal Navigation Project (FNP) at Portland Harbor, Maine. This presolicitation notice outlines the intent to issue an Invitation for Bids (IFB) for qualified contractors to undertake the removal of a submerged obstruction—a wooden wharf pile with some attached metal—located approximately 240 feet off Holyoke Wharf, downstream of the Casco Bay Bridge, within the busy commercial port of Portland Harbor.
The primary objective of this contract is to ensure the safe and complete removal and disposal of the identified obstruction, which currently poses a risk to deep-draft commercial vessels, including tankers and container ships, that regularly transit the harbor. The obstruction is described as an approximately 32-foot-long, 2-foot-diameter wooden pile, partially embedded in bottom sediments and protruding above the channel bottom at a low angle, with its tip at an elevation of -30.8 feet below Mean Lower Low Water (MLLW). The total length of the pile below the mudline is unknown. The contract requires removal of the pile in its entirety; however, if full extraction is not feasible, it is acceptable to remove the portion above the mudline and ensure any remaining segment is cut to at least -35.5 feet MLLW or deeper.
Key deliverables include the provision of all necessary personnel, labor, materials, and floating plant to accomplish the removal and disposal task. Contractors must provide photo verification and proof of proper disposal in accordance with contract requirements. Final acceptance of the work is contingent upon post-removal hydrographic surveys conducted by the Government, confirming that the channel is clear to the specified target depth.
All work, including any required underwater diving operations, must comply with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Safety and Health Requirements Manual (EM 385-1-1, March 15, 2024 edition), as well as all applicable federal, state, and local regulations. The anticipated construction duration is approximately two days, with all work to be completed within 90 days from the notice to proceed.
This procurement is classified under NAICS code 237990 (Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction), with a size standard of $45 million. The estimated construction cost ranges from $100,000 to $250,000. The solicitation is unrestricted, meaning there are no set-aside requirements; all responsible sources meeting the size standard are eligible to submit bids.
The contracting entity for this opportunity is the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, New England District (W2SD ENDIST NEW ENGLAND), operating under the Department of Defense, Department of the Army. The place of performance is Portland, Maine.
Interested contractors should note that this is a presolicitation notice; the official solicitation and contract documents, including submission instructions and response deadlines, will be available online via the System for Award Management (SAM) website (https://www.sam.gov/) on or about mid-April 2026. Hard copy requests will not be accepted. All inquiries regarding this opportunity should be directed to the Contract Specialist, Ann Adley, at [email protected] or by phone at 978-318-8255.
This opportunity is particularly suited for contractors with experience in marine construction, underwater obstruction removal, and compliance with rigorous safety and environmental standards. The scope and requirements are expected to remain consistent throughout the contract lifecycle, focusing on the safe, timely, and verifiable removal of the navigation hazard to ensure continued safe passage for commercial vessels in Portland Harbor.