ILLINOIS WATERWAY HYDRAULIC DREDGING INDEFINITE DELIVERY/INDEFINITE QUANTITY (IDIQ) RIVER MILE 0.0 TO RIVER MILE 291.0 W912EK25RA023

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers conducts dredging operations to maintain navigable waterways, ensuring the safe and efficient movement of commercial and recreational vessels. The Illinois Waterway, a critical transportation corridor, experiences continuous sediment deposition, which can create navigation hazards and reduce channel depths. Historical efforts to manage sedimentation have included periodic dredging to maintain authorized channel dimensions and prevent disruptions to river traffic. Key challenges include balancing navigational needs with environmental concerns, such as sediment disposal impacts, water quality, and habitat preservation. Ongoing maintenance dredging is essential to support economic activity, flood risk management, and overall waterway reliability. NAICS CODE: 237990 SIZE STANDARD: $45,000,000 ESTIMATED RANGE: $10,000,000 TO $25,000,000 PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE: FIVE (5), 365 DAY ORDERING PERIODS GUARANTEED MINIMUM: $50,000.00 CONTRACT MIN/MAX: $50,000.00/$25,000,000.00 ORDER MIN/MAX: $2,000.00/$2,000,000.00 TOTAL SMALL BUSINESS SET ASIDE - LOWEST PRICE TECHNICALLY ACCEPTABLE It is anticipated that the formal solicitation will be released on or around 22 September 2025