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Insider Insights

DCA

Modernizing Dredging Procurement

Building on U.S. Capacity and Competition

By William P. Doyle, CEO, Dredging Contractors of America

America’s ports and waterways depend on a strong part- tra Group is continuing that investment with the Adele, a nership between the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and new 10,464-cubic-yard trailing suction hopper dredge under the domestic dredging industry. That partnership supports construction at Eastern Shipbuilding Group in Florida.

commercial navigation, military readiness, energy exports, The relevant procurement question is whether suitable coastal protection, and the movement of goods throughout equipment can reach a particular project within its required the country. operating period. That depends on dredge type, material,

The Dredging Contractors of America (DCA) supports channel dimensions, placement requirements, environmen- the Corps’ goals of improving project delivery, coordinat- tal restrictions, mobilization, and competing schedules.

ing schedules, reducing unnecessary costs, and maintaining Narrow work windows or overlapping procurement reliable navigation channels. schedules can create project-speci