City of Virginia Beach Mechanical Dredging & Maintenance of Navigable Waterways - COVB-27-101722 (2026)
City of Virginia BeachCity · Virginia Beach, VA- Due
- Nov 12, 2026
- 14 days left
- Posted
- Sep 23, 2026
- Contract term
- 1 year
- Primary contact
- Amanda Garbarino
The 30-second brief
The City of Virginia Beach is seeking bids for an annual renewable indefinite quantity construction contract for mechanical dredging and maintenance of navigable waterways and channels. Work includes mechanical dredging, mobilization and demobilization, site restoration, and the removal and replacement of daymarkers and buoys within city-maintained waterways, channels, and access basins. Dredged material will be transferred to city-owned transfer facilities and hauled to the Whitehurst or Lynnhaven Inlet Dredged Material Management Area (DMMA) placement sites. Bids are due by November 12, 2026, at 3:00 P.M. A pre-bid conference is scheduled for October 1, 2026. The solicitation is subject to the Small Business Enhancement Program with a 50% SWaM subcontracting requirement or good faith efforts documentation.
Mobilization/demobilization & site restoration at Lynnhaven DMMA; mobilization/demobilization & site restoration - transfer facility to DMMA; dredging of Crab Creek (dredging/towing/loading/truck haul & disposal on site at Lynnhaven DMMA); dredging of Keeling Drain/Long Creek (dredging/towing/loading/truck haul & disposal on site at Lynnhaven DMMA); dredging/loading/truck haul & disposal from Lynnhaven transfer facility to DMMA; dredging/loading/truck haul & disposal from Thalia transfer facility to DMMA; dredging/loading/truck haul & disposal from Cripple Creek transfer facility to DMMA; daymarkers 3SG & 4TR install; daymarkers 1.5SG & 2TR install; dayboard replacement; buoys (remove and/or replace)
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Summary
The City of Virginia Beach is seeking bids for an annual renewable indefinite quantity construction contract for mechanical dredging and maintenance of navigable waterways and channels.
Work includes mechanical dredging, mobilization and demobilization, site restoration, and the removal and replacement of daymarkers and buoys within city-maintained waterways, channels, and access basins. Dredged material will be transferred to city-owned transfer facilities and hauled to the Whitehurst or Lynnhaven Inlet Dredged Material Management Area (DMMA) placement sites. Bids are due by November 12, 2026, at 3:00 P.M. A pre-bid conference is scheduled for October 1, 2026. The solicitation is subject to the Small Business Enhancement Program with a 50% SWaM subcontracting requirement or good faith efforts documentation.
REQUIRED DELIVERABLES
11- Mobilization/demobilization & site restoration at Lynnhaven DMMA
- Mobilization/demobilization & site restoration - transfer facility to DMMA
- Dredging of Crab Creek (dredging/towing/loading/truck haul & disposal on site at Lynnhaven DMMA)
- Dredging of Keeling Drain/Long Creek (dredging/towing/loading/truck haul & disposal on site at Lynnhaven DMMA)
- Dredging/loading/truck haul & disposal from Lynnhaven transfer facility to DMMA
- Dredging/loading/truck haul & disposal from Thalia transfer facility to DMMA
- Dredging/loading/truck haul & disposal from Cripple Creek transfer facility to DMMA
- Daymarkers 3SG & 4TR install
- Daymarkers 1.5SG & 2TR install
- Dayboard replacement
- Buoys (remove and/or replace)
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
5- Bid bond
- Small Business Subcontracting Participation Plan (Form CVAB-E2)
- Prime Contractor Workforce Composition Form
- Monthly Subcontractor Payment Data Sheet (Form CVAB-E)
- Certificate of Insurance
- Submit to
- [email protected]
- Duration
- 12 months
- Scope location
- Virginia Beach, VA
Questions about this BID
How do I respond to this Bid from City of Virginia Beach?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is November 12, 2026. The solicitation specifies required deliverables that must be addressed in your response. Be sure to include all required attachments as outlined in the solicitation. Submissions should be delivered to: [email protected]. For questions, contact Amanda Garbarino.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this Bid?
Most government agencies, including City of Virginia Beach in VA, encourage participation from small businesses, minority-owned, women-owned, and disadvantaged business enterprises (MBE/WBE/DBE). Check the full solicitation for any small business participation goals.
What happens after the Bid submission deadline?
After the deadline, the issuing agency reviews all submissions against the stated evaluation criteria. This typically includes a compliance check, technical evaluation, cost analysis, and may involve oral presentations with shortlisted vendors.
Can I ask questions about this solicitation before submitting?
Yes, most solicitations allow vendors to submit questions during a designated period. The primary contact is Amanda Garbarino. Questions and answers are typically shared with all prospective bidders.
What are the key deliverables?
The solicitation specifies the following deliverables: Mobilization/demobilization & site restoration at Lynnhaven DMMA; mobilization/demobilization & site restoration - transfer facility to DMMA; dredging of Crab Creek (dredging/towing/loading/truck haul & disposal on site at Lynnhaven DMMA); dredging of Keeling Drain/Long Creek (dredging/towing/loadin. Proposals should clearly address how each deliverable will be met.
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What is the contract term for this solicitation?
The anticipated contract term is 1 year. Contract terms may include renewal options.
Is this solicitation still open for submissions?
Based on the posted deadline of November 12, 2026, this solicitation appears to still be accepting submissions. Deadlines may change through amendments or addenda, so always verify the current status directly with the issuing agency before preparing your response.
What documents are required to bid on this Bid?
Requirements vary by solicitation, but common documents include a technical proposal, cost/price proposal, proof of insurance, relevant certifications, past performance references, and any forms specified in the solicitation. This solicitation specifically requires the following attachments: Bid bond, Small Business Subcontracting Participation Plan (Form CVAB-E2), Prime Contractor Workforce Composition Form, Monthly Subcontractor Payment Data Sheet (Form CVAB-E), Certificate of Insurance. Review the full document from City of Virginia Beach for the complete list.
What is the scope of this project?
This solicitation defines a specific project scope. The scope covers the following locations: Virginia Beach, VA. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.