Mississippi River, Baton Rouge to Gulf, Southwest Pass Hopper Dredge Contract No. 1-2026 (OM26001)   2

Background
The Mississippi River, Baton Rouge to Gulf, Southwest Pass Hopper Dredge Contract No. 1-2026 (OM26001) is issued by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. The contract aims to enhance navigation and maintain the waterways by utilizing a fully crewed and equipped self-propelled trailing suction type hopper dredge.

The project is critical for ensuring safe and efficient passage for vessels in the Mississippi River and Southwest Pass, which are vital for commerce and transportation.

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 and Southwest Pass, with potential operations extending to other areas within and outside of the New Orleans District.

The scope includes dredging activities necessary to maintain navigable waterways, ensuring that sediment buildup does not impede vessel traffic. The contractor must also adhere to safety protocols, including submitting an Accident Prevention Plan, conducting daily inspections, maintaining safety signs, and ensuring emergency alarms are operational on all floating plants.

Period of Performance
The contract performance period will commence upon award and notice to proceed, with specific calendar days for completion to be negotiated.

Place of Performance
The construction projects will be performed primarily in the Mississippi River and Southwest Pass, with possible extensions to other areas inside and outside of the New Orleans District.

Incumbent Analysis (see Incumbents section for more detail)
This opportunity for a fully crewed and equipped self-propelled trailing suction hopper dredge in the Mississippi River and Southwest Pass appears to have a confirmed incumbent based on prior USACE dredging awards to Manson Construction Co, including contract W912P825C0019 ($39,272,500; 02/26/26–10/22/26) and W912P824C0022 ($38,620,905; 02/01/25–07/18/26). Those prior efforts describe furnishing the same type of hopper dredge and performing dredging primarily in the Mississippi River/Southwest Pass with similar safety and operational requirements (e.g., accident prevention planning, daily safety inspections, and floating plant safety provisions), indicating continuity of the same navigation maintenance mission.