USACE soliciting bids for the Caño Martín Peña restoration project

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers – Caribbean District (SAA) has officially released the solicitation for Contract 3 Phase 1 of the Caño Martín Peña Ecosystem Restoration Project (CMP-ERP).

This is the first major construction phase to restore water flow between San José Lagoon and San Juan Bay—bringing ecosystem restoration, public safety, and economic & recreational benefits to the region.

Overall, the Caño Martín Peña Ecosystem Restoration Project (Contract 3 Phase 1) includes the site development of Ciudad Deportiva Roberto Clemente for material management area; preparation of the aquatic disposal pits at San José Lagoon (SJL); dredging of access channel across SJL; bridge fenders to protect Moscoso bridge; dredging of channel between access channel and Barbosa bridge; steel sheet pile walls with concrete cap; and construction of riprap channel at the Barbosa bridge to protect the foundation from scour.

The deadline for sending proposals for the Caño Martín Peña project is June 17, 2024.