Nome Harbor Maintenance Dredging

Project Name:

2027-2029 Nome Harbor Maintenance Dredging Location:

Nome, Alaska DESCRIPTION OF WORK: The project is to perform pre- and post-dredge surveys, annual maintenance dredging, and placement of dredged material in the designated intertidal area for the base and each option (if awarded) at Nome Harbor in Nome, Alaska. Material consists of recently shoaled silts, sands, and gravels with some cobbles, boulders, and vegetative debris based on previous maintenance dredging operations. Dredging in the upcoming solicitation is anticipated to include:

An estimated 24,000 cubic yards (CY) per year from the inner channel through the harbor basin where required depths vary from -22 feet mean lower low water (MLLW) to -10 feet MLLW. This work is likely to comprise the base items in 2027 with options for 2028 and 2029. Further, a portion of the channel in this area may be deepened to a required depth of -28 feet MLLW under separate contract for port expansion. The maintenance dredging of this deepened channel may be required once constructed.

Options in all three years for an estimated 20,000 CY per year from the outer entrance channel where required depth is -22 feet MLLW. Likewise, this area of the channel may be deepened to a required depth of -28 feet MLLW under separate contract for port expansion. The maintenance dredging of this deepened channel may be required once constructed. Options in all three years for an estimated 25,000 CY per year from the east sediment trap where required depth is -22 feet MLLW.

Options in all three years for an estimated 20,000 CY per year from the new deep-water basin where required depth is -40 feet MLLW. This area of the project would be constructed under separate contract for port expansion. The maintenance dredging of this new feature may be required once constructed. The placement site for dredged material would be along the beach approximately 1,150 feet southeast of the harbor basin. The dimensions of this placement site are approximately 575 feet long by 305 feet wide.

The work period for base items in calendar year 2027 is anticipated to begin 1 May, subject to harbor “ice out” conditions, and be completed no later than 31 July. The work period may be extended to 31 August if optional maintenance dredging items in the outer entrance channel, east sediment trap, and/or deep-water basin are exercised. Options for maintenance dredging in 2028 and 2029 will be included in the solicitation with similar work periods as previously described.

All work shall be accomplished in a manner that keeps the harbor accessible to boat and vehicular traffic. The Contractor is to 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 $5,000,000 and $10,000,000.

The type of contract shall be firm-fixed price. A fuel price adjustment provision for the dredging plant shall be included. Construction wage rates (formerly Davis Bacon Act wage rates) shall apply. The estimated award date of this contract is December 2026. This procurement is subject to the availability of funds.