Mississippi River, Baton Rouge to Gulf of Mexico, Southwest Pass Hopper Dredge Contract Nos. 6-2025 (OM25006)   2

Background
The Mississippi River, Baton Rouge to Gulf of Mexico, Southwest Pass Hopper Dredge Contract No. 6-2025 (OM25006) is issued by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. The contract aims to enhance navigation and maintain the waterway by utilizing a fully crewed and equipped self-propelled trailing suction type hopper dredge. The work is essential for ensuring safe and efficient maritime operations in the region.

Work Details
The contractor will be responsible for furnishing one fully crewed and equipped self-propelled trailing suction type hopper dredge. The work will primarily take place in the Mississippi River Southwest Pass and may extend to other areas within the New Orleans District, as well as regions within both the Galveston and Mobile Districts as deemed necessary. Key tasks include:

- Submission of an Accident Prevention Plan that includes a description, magnitude, major scope of work, and locations.
- Daily inspections to ensure safety requirements are met, with reports maintained at the job site.
- Certification and performance testing for cranes/derricks and draglines.
- Development of a Dive Plan addressing safety protocols for diving operations.
- Erection and maintenance of safety signs at designated sites.
- Construction of a project sign identifying the work with the Corps of Engineers.
- Implementation of emergency alarms on floating plants to ensure crew safety.

Place of Performance
The primary location for performance is the Mississippi River Southwest Pass, with potential work in other areas within the New Orleans District, as well as regions in both the Galveston and Mobile Districts.