FY26 Baltimore Harbor and Channels Maintenance Dredging, Maryland Channels, Chesapeake Bay, MD W912DR25BA006
Summary
AI-generated · Aug 24, 2025Maintenance dredging of up to 2.3 million cubic yards from deep-draft federal navigation channels serving the Port of Baltimore is required, with dredging depths of 35–50 feet MLLW and an allowable overdepth of 1–2 feet. About 1.83 million cubic yards will come from the Maryland approach channels and be placed at the Paul S. Sarbanes Ecosystems Restoration Project at Poplar Island, while about 0.5 million cubic yards will come from the Baltimore Harbor Channels and be placed at the Cox Creek Dredged Material Containment Facility. The work occurs in heavy commercial waterways and is estimated to cost between $25 million and $100 million. Dredging will be performed using clamshell/bucket methods with placement by scow, employing a fleet that typically includes one to two 30+-cubic-yard clamshell dredges, a 24–30 inch hydraulic unloader, six to eight large tugboats, six to eight large material scows (2,500–6,000 cubic yards), a drag bar and barge, and related plant and pipelines. The period of performance is about 120 calendar days from receipt of Notice to Proceed.
Designated disposal sites include the Poplar Island ecosystem restoration project and the Cox Creek DMF, and the work must be coordinated within the Port of Baltimore’s heavy commercial waterways. No brand-specific equipment requirements or site visit details are provided here, but the project centers on maintaining navigable channels and handling dredged material at approved disposal facilities.
The project consists of maintenance dredging approximately up to 2,300,000 cubic yards (cy) from the deep-draft federal navigation channels serving the Port of Baltimore. The work is to be performed between November 2025 through March 2026. The dredging depth for all channels is between 35 and 50 feet mean lower low water (MLLW) with an additional 1 ? 2 foot of allowable overdepth. Approximately up to 1,830,000 cy will be dredged from the Maryland approach channels (Brewerton Eastern Extension, Swan Point, Craighill and possibly Tolchester Channels) and placed at the Paul S. Sarbanes Ecosystems Restoration Project at Poplar Island. Approximately 500,000 cy will be dredged from Baltimore Harbor Channels (Brewerton, Brewerton Angle, and Seagirt West Channels) and placed at the Cox Creek Dredged Material Containment Facility. The estimated magnitude of construction is between $25,000,000.00 and $100,000,000.00. The work areas are within heavy commercial waterways supporting the Port of Baltimore. The equipment required for this work commonly consists of one to two 30 plus cubic yard clamshell dredges, one 24 ? 30-inch hydraulic unloader, six to eight large tugs, six to eight 2,500 ? 6,000 cubic yard material scows, a drag bar and barge, and appropriate attendant plant and pipeline. The material will be dredged by clamshell/bucket and scow and placed within a period of performance of approximately 120 calendar days from receipt of Notice-to-Proceed. THE SOLICITATION IS SCHEDULED TO BE RELEASED ON/OR ABOUT 5 SEPT 25.
From Presolicitation posted on Aug 04, 2025The project consists of maintenance dredging approximately 1,500,000 cubic yards (cy) from the deep-draft federal navigation channels serving the Port of Baltimore. The work is to be performed between November 2025 through March 2026. The dredging depth for all channels is between 35 and 50 feet mean lower low water (MLLW) with an additional 1 ? 2 foot of allowable overdepth. Approximately 950,000 cy will be dredged from the Maryland approach channels (Brewerton Eastern Extension and Craighill Channels) and placed at the Paul S. Sarbanes Ecosystems Restoration Project at Poplar Island. Approximately 550,000 cy will be dredged from Baltimore Harbor Channels (Brewerton and Seagirt West Channels) and placed at the Cox Creek Dredged Material Containment Facility. The estimated magnitude of construction is between $25,000,000.00 and $100,000,000.00. The work areas are within heavy commercial waterways supporting the Port of Baltimore. The equipment required for this work commonly consists of one to two 30 plus cubic yard clamshell dredges, one 24 ? 30-inch hydraulic unloader, six to eight large tugs, six to eight 2,500 ? 6,000 cubic yard material scows, a drag bar and barge, and appropriate attendant plant and pipeline. The material will be dredged by clamshell/bucket and scow and placed within a period of performance of approximately 120 calendar days from receipt of Notice-to-Proceed.
From Solicitation posted on Sep 19, 2025The project consists of maintenance dredging approximately 1,500,000 cubic yards (cy) from the deep-draft federal navigation channels serving the Port of Baltimore. The work is to be performed between November 2025 through March 2026. The dredging depth for all channels is between 35 and 50 feet mean lower low water (MLLW) with an additional 1 ? 2 foot of allowable overdepth. Approximately 950,000 cy will be dredged from the Maryland approach channels (Brewerton Eastern Extension and Craighill Channels) and placed at the Paul S. Sarbanes Ecosystems Restoration Project at Poplar Island. Approximately 550,000 cy will be dredged from Baltimore Harbor Channels (Brewerton and Seagirt West Channels) and placed at the Cox Creek Dredged Material Containment Facility. The estimated magnitude of construction is between $25,000,000.00 and $100,000,000.00. The work areas are within heavy commercial waterways supporting the Port of Baltimore. The equipment required for this work commonly consists of one to two 30 plus cubic yard clamshell dredges, one 24 ? 30-inch hydraulic unloader, six to eight large tugs, six to eight 2,500 ? 6,000 cubic yard material scows, a drag bar and barge, and appropriate attendant plant and pipeline. The material will be dredged by clamshell/bucket and scow and placed within a period of performance of approximately 120 calendar days from receipt of Notice-to-Proceed.
From Solicitation posted on Oct 03, 2025The project consists of maintenance dredging approximately 1,500,000 cubic yards (cy) from the deep-draft federal navigation channels serving the Port of Baltimore. The work is to be performed between November 2025 through March 2026. The dredging depth for all channels is between 35 and 50 feet mean lower low water (MLLW) with an additional 1 ? 2 foot of allowable overdepth. Approximately 950,000 cy will be dredged from the Maryland approach channels (Brewerton Eastern Extension and Craighill Channels) and placed at the Paul S. Sarbanes Ecosystems Restoration Project at Poplar Island. Approximately 550,000 cy will be dredged from Baltimore Harbor Channels (Brewerton and Seagirt West Channels) and placed at the Cox Creek Dredged Material Containment Facility. The estimated magnitude of construction is between $25,000,000.00 and $100,000,000.00. The work areas are within heavy commercial waterways supporting the Port of Baltimore. The equipment required for this work commonly consists of one to two 30 plus cubic yard clamshell dredges, one 24 ? 30-inch hydraulic unloader, six to eight large tugs, six to eight 2,500 ? 6,000 cubic yard material scows, a drag bar and barge, and appropriate attendant plant and pipeline. The material will be dredged by clamshell/bucket and scow and placed within a period of performance of approximately 120 calendar days from receipt of Notice-to-Proceed.
From Solicitation posted on Oct 07, 2025******************** ABSTRACT OF BIDS ******************** The project consists of maintenance dredging approximately 1,500,000 cubic yards (cy) from the deep-draft federal navigation channels serving the Port of Baltimore. The work is to be performed between November 2025 through March 2026. The dredging depth for all channels is between 35 and 50 feet mean lower low water (MLLW) with an additional 1 ? 2 foot of allowable overdepth. Approximately 950,000 cy will be dredged from the Maryland approach channels (Brewerton Eastern Extension and Craighill Channels) and placed at the Paul S. Sarbanes Ecosystems Restoration Project at Poplar Island. Approximately 550,000 cy will be dredged from Baltimore Harbor Channels (Brewerton and Seagirt West Channels) and placed at the Cox Creek Dredged Material Containment Facility. The estimated magnitude of construction is between $25,000,000.00 and $100,000,000.00. The work areas are within heavy commercial waterways supporting the Port of Baltimore. The equipment required for this work commonly consists of one to two 30 plus cubic yard clamshell dredges, one 24 ? 30-inch hydraulic unloader, six to eight large tugs, six to eight 2,500 ? 6,000 cubic yard material scows, a drag bar and barge, and appropriate attendant plant and pipeline. The material will be dredged by clamshell/bucket and scow and placed within a period of performance of approximately 120 calendar days from receipt of Notice-to-Proceed.
From Solicitation posted on Oct 21, 2025Notice history
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Presolicitation Posted Aug 04, 2025
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Solicitation Posted Sep 19, 2025View changes (3)
- Description: Description was updated
- Notice Type: Presolicitation → Solicitation
- Response Deadline: Sep 05, 2025 → Oct 21, 2025
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Solicitation Posted Oct 03, 2025No changes from previous notice
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Solicitation Posted Oct 07, 2025No changes from previous notice
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