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THIS IS A SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE ONLY FOR 2027-2029 MAINTENANCE DREDGING, ANCHORAGE HARBOR, ALASKA. OFFERS OR PROPOSALS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED FOR THIS NOTICE. THIS IS NOT A PRE-SOLICITATION. The Alaska District of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is conducting market research to facilitate a determination of acquisition strategy prior to releasing a solicitation for this anticipated project. The determination of acquisition strategy lies solely with the government and will be based on market research and information available to the government from other sources. Please note that this Sources Sought Notice is for information only and does not constitute a solicitation for competitive offers/proposals and is not to be construed as a commitment by the Government. However, all interested parties who believe they can meet the requirement are invited to submit information describing their capability to provide the required services. DESCRIPTION OF WORK: Perform surveying, dredging and disposal of approximately 900,000 cubic yards of fine-grained shoaled material annually for three (3) years at the Anchorage Harbor with an option to annually dredge 350,000 cubic yards of sandy material with some cobbles in Cook Inlet Navigation Channel. The dredging must be accomplished in a manner that keeps the Port of Alaska dock face and terminals accessible for shipping traffic at all times. The Cook Inlet Navigation Channel, which is the marked entrance through Knik Arm Shoal to Anchorage Harbor, may also require periodic maintenance dredging. The Contractor is to furnish all labor, equipment, supplies, materials, supervision and other items and services necessary to accomplish the work. All maintenance dredging in Anchorage Harbor and Cook Inlet Navigation Channel shall be performed using hopper or mechanical dredges only. Cutterhead, suction and pipeline dredges are not permissible. The estimated award date of the contract is 10 January 2027. Options for 2028 and 2029 maintenance dredging and early season dredging each year, will be in this solicitation. Construction Wage Determinations (formerly Davis-Bacon) will apply. The Contractor shall furnish all labor, equipment, supplies, materials, supervision, and other items and services necessary to accomplish the work. The Contractor shall comply with commercial and industry standards as well as all applicable Federal, State, and local laws, regulations, and procedures. The total estimated magnitude of construction for base and option items is between $25,000,000 and $100,000,000. The type of contract shall be firm-fixed price. Construction wage rates (formerly Davis Bacon Act wage rates) shall apply. If the project is cancelled, all proposal/bid preparation costs will be borne by the offeror. If a large firm is selected for this contract, the firm must comply with FAR 52.219-9 regarding the requirements for a subcontracting plan for that part of the work it intends to subcontract. All offerors are advised that they…

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