Calcasieu Bar River Channel, Pascagoula Harbor, and Panama City Harbor Maintenance Dredging

Title changed from the generic "Notice of Intent to Consolidate" to "Calcasieu Bar River Channel, Pascagoula Harbor, and Panama City Harbor Maintenance Dredging."

What this tells a business-development reader:

• Scope is now identifiable. The opportunity covers maintenance dredging at three Gulf Coast navigation projects: the Calcasieu River bar channel (Louisiana), Pascagoula Harbor (Mississippi), and Panama City Harbor (Florida). The old title gave no clue about the work, location, or trade.
• Consolidation is the likely structure. The original title suggests these separate dredging requirements are being combined into one solicitation. Bidders should expect a single, larger multi-site award rather than separate contracts. That affects bonding capacity, equipment mobilization, and teaming or joint-venture decisions.
• Relevance screening. Dredging contractors, especially those with hopper dredges or Gulf operations, can now find this in searches and judge fit.

The title edit alone doesn't change eligibility, dates, amounts, or submission rules. Check the notice description and attachments for the actual consolidation details, schedule, and any set-aside status before deciding to pursue it.

• Consolidation rationale removed: The RFO 7.107-3 consolidation language (three contracts consolidated, "performed by a large business," benefits justification) is gone. The notice now simply says the solicitation is unrestricted.
• Project name changed: "Panama City Entrance Channel" is now "Panama City Harbor."
• Dredge requirements added:
  • Calcasieu River Bar Channel: one fully crewed, self-propelled trailing suction hopper dredge, to -45 ft MLLW, placing material in the ODMDS.
  • Pascagoula Harbor: hopper dredge, to -46 ft MLLW, placing material in the Pascagoula ODMDS, typically 3–5 miles from the cut.
  • Panama City Harbor: medium to small hopper, to -40 ft MLLW, placing material in the channel adjacent to the entrance jetty, typically within 1 mile.
• Performance periods added: Calcasieu from 15 Jan 2027 (end TBD); Pascagoula 1 Apr–30 Sep 2027; Panama City 1 Aug–30 Sep 2027.
• Contract terms added: Firm Fixed Price. NAICS 237990 with a $37M size standard. Electronic-only solicitation, expected on or about 23 Oct 2026, with the bid opening date to be set in the solicitation. SAM registration is required.

Why it matters: Bidders can now size their fleet and schedule

Deadline changed from close_date: 2026-10-12 to close_date: 2027-03-31.

New opportunity: Notice of Intent to Consolidate