Mid-Bay James Island Phase 1 Ecosystem Restoration

Description

The USACE Baltimore District intends to solicit for an award a James Island is an ecosystem restoration project (part of the Mid-Chesapeake Bay Island Ecosystem Restoration project, commonly referred to as Mid-Bay) located in the middle Chesapeake Bay in Dorchester County, Maryland, approximately 72 miles south-southeast of the Port of Baltimore and two miles west of Hoopers Island. This contract will include the construction of multiple features at James Island that facilitate the restoration efforts: (1) Construction of dikes; and (2) dredging and stockpiling of sand materials. Dikes (approximately 10,000 linear feet): this feature will include the installation of stone, geotextile and sand materials to create a perimeter dike structure. Stone and geotextile materials will be shipped to the site and installed. Sand materials will be dredged from a local borrow area. Sand Stockpiling (approximately 3,000,000 cubic yards): this feature will include the excavation of substantial sand materials from a local borrow area with placement occurring within the newly constructed dikes (containment area) for future dike construction. The borrow area for sand material excavation (dredging) is located immediately adjacent to the construction area. All work will be performed adjacent to James Island in the Chesapeake Bay, a remote location accessible only by boat. The Contractor shall provide all necessary labor, equipment, materials, and transportation to perform the construction. The magnitude of construction is between $100,000,000 and $250,000,000.00. The construction duration is approximately 1095 calendar days from the Notice to Proceed. ***Amendment 0001, dated 21 November 2025, the purpose of this amendment is to provide the correct period of performance to 540 calendar days, update clauses 52.211-12, 52.211-10 and 52.217-7, update provision 52.204-8, remove clause 52.226-1 and to include clauses 52.219-16, 52.242-5, 252.219-7000 and 252.219-7003. All other terms and conditions of the solicitation remain unchanged.****