REQUEST FOR STATEMENTS OF INTEREST
W912HZ-19-SOI-0010
Project Title: USCRP Research Topic 4: Evaluating the Distribution and Geotechnical
Properties of Outer Continental Shelf (OCS) Sand Resources and Coupled Environmental
Response to Dredging
Responses to this Request for Statements of Interest will be used to identify potential
investigators for studies to be sponsored by the U.S. Army of Engineer (USACE) Engineer
Research and Development Center (ERDC) Coastal and Hydraulics Laboratory (CHL). The intent
of this request is to seek proposals that will examine the geologic framework of the OCS to
establish the distribution and character of beach quality sands; evaluate sediment dynamics on
the OCS as a result of normal, storm conditions, or dredging disturbances; evaluate the longterm
impact of beach nourishment projects on the ecosystem, including bird and sea turtle
populations and nesting behavior; and /or other topics related to OCS sand resource
management. Estimated award amounts for individual proposals of $50,000 to $200,000 may
be accepted. Multiple awards may be funded. Possibly no awards will be made if the submitted
proposals do not meet the objectives outlined in this RSOI.
Please send responses or direct questions to:
Stacy Thurman
U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center (ERDC)
ERDC Contracting Office (ECO)
3909 Halls Ferry Road
Vicksburg, MS 39180
Stacy.D.Thurman@usace.army.mil
Timeline for Review of Statements of Interest: Review of Statements of Interest will begin
after the SOI has been posted to all units on the CESU website for 10 working days.
Posted 1/29/2019