Mississippi River dredging contract

Manson Construction Co., of Seattle, Wash., was awarded an $11,318,750 firm-fixed-price contract for Mississippi River dredging from Baton Rouge to the Gulf of Mexico, Southwest Pass maintenance dredging, and cutterhead dredge rental. Bids were solicited via the Internet with two received. Work will be performed in Belle Chasse, La., with an estimated completion date of June 11, 2018. FY 2018 civil works funds in the amount of $11,318,750 were obligated at the time of the award. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers of New Orleans is the contracting activity. (Source: DOD 02/26/18)