Atchafalaya River, Bayous Chene, Boeuf and Black, Bayou Chene and Avoca Island Cutoff, Maintenance Dredging, Assumption, St. Mary and Terrebonne Parishes, Louisiana ED 24-024   3

Background
The contract is issued by the Department of the Army, New Orleans District, Corps of Engineers. The mission of this agency includes maintaining and improving water resources and infrastructure in the region.

The goal of this contract is to conduct maintenance dredging in the Atchafalaya River and its associated bayous to ensure navigability and environmental integrity.

Work Details
The work consists of the satisfactory removal and disposal of all shoal material within specified limits, including dike construction as outlined in the contract drawings.

The project will involve various construction tasks related to dredging operations, ensuring compliance with quality control and assurance standards as per the Construction Control Manual. This includes testing of construction materials such as soils, concrete, and welding inspections, with specific attention to sampling, testing frequency, reporting requirements, and database maintenance.

Period of Performance
The estimated time for completion of Base Work is 371 calendar days, with an additional 39 calendar days for Optional Work if exercised after receipt of notice to proceed.

Place of Performance
The construction projects will be performed in Assumption, St. Mary, and Terrebonne Parishes in Louisiana.