Maintaining deep-draft commercial shipping channels, removing accumulated sediment, and supporting regional maritime trade across major South Atlantic harbors, Great Lakes Dredge & Dock Co. LLC has been awarded a $28,460,000 firm-fixed-price contract. The regional civil works navigation action finances maintenance dredging operations under the Fiscal 2027 South Atlantic Division Regional Harbor Dredge Program, reaching a cumulative face value of $29,928,000 if options are exercised.
Contract Details: At A Glance
| Contractor: | Great Lakes Dredge & Dock Co. LLC |
| Award Date: | September 15, 2026 |
| Contract Value: | $28,460,000 ($29,928,000 Cumulative Face Value) |
| Project: | FY27 South Atlantic Division Regional Harbor Dredge Program |
| Location: | Brunswick & Savannah, Georgia; Wilmington, North Carolina |
| Contract Number: | W912PM-26-C-A019 |
| Awarding District: | U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Wilmington District |
District Context & Mission Impact
This multi-harbor regional dredging contract is administered by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Wilmington District on behalf of the South Atlantic Division (SAD). The Wilmington District coordinates with neighboring USACE districts to execute efficient regional harbor maintenance programs along the Atlantic seaboard. The ports of Savannah, Brunswick, and Wilmington serve as vital gateways for global containerized cargo, automotive shipping, and bulk agricultural commodities. Coastal currents and riverine sediment transport continuously silt up shipping channels and entrance passes. Combining maintenance dredging needs across multiple commercial ports into a single regional contract maximizes dredge equipment mobilization efficiency, maintains fully authorized channel depths, and ensures safe, uninterrupted maritime commerce through spring 2027.
Contractor Spotlight & Industry Context
Headquartered in Houston, Texas, Great Lakes Dredge & Dock Co. LLC is the largest provider of dredging services in the United States, operating a specialized fleet of trailing suction hopper dredges, cutterhead pipeline dredges, and heavy marine construction equipment. Bids were solicited via the internet with three competitive proposals received. Executing multi-site regional harbor dredging requires large-capacity ocean hopper dredges, continuous hydrographic bathymetric surveying, offshore dredged material disposal site (ODMDS) management, and strict environmental compliance to protect sea turtles and marine life during seasonal dredging windows. Partnering leading marine dredging contractors with USACE coastal engineers maintains resilient national port infrastructure.
