Port Authority Opens Charlotte Amalie Dredging Project for Bids

VIPA invites contractors to bid on a major dredging project in Charlotte Amalie Harbor, St. Thomas, aimed at improving navigation safety, expanding marina capacity, and bolstering the cruise industry. Bids are due by February 14, 2025.

The V.I. Port Authority has issued an invitation for contractors to bid on the dredging project in the Charlotte Amalie Harbor, St. Thomas. The dredging work aims to improve access and safety for vessels navigating the harbor and docking at the West Indian Company Limited (WICO) facility in Havensight. The project encompasses dredging the entrance channels, turning basin, and berth pocket to facilitate safe and efficient navigation for large vessels. Additionally, the plan includes an expansion at Yacht Haven Grande Marina (YHG), funded by YHG, to enhance the existing slips and accommodate further marina development.

Contractors interested in participating can access bid documents on VIPA’s e-procurement website, with submissions due by February 14, 2025, at 3 p.m. AST. All responses must be submitted through the same platform. VIPA Executive Director Carlton Dowe stressed the importance of the initiative, noting its role in maintaining the cruise industry's competitiveness—an essential component of the Virgin Islands’ tourism-driven economy. "The release of this bid package is a culmination of years of work and collaboration with key stakeholders, including WICO, the Department of Planning and Natural Resources Coastal Zone Management Commission, GERS, and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers," Dowe stated.