Does U.S. Aqua manage the entire project?

Yes. U.S. Aqua delivers projects under a single prime contract with one accountable point of contact from mobilization through demobilization. A field superintendent is assigned to every job to manage daily operations, coordinate equipment and crews, communicate with the client, and produce daily reports. Because we self-perform our core scopes - dredging, earthwork, amphibious operations, and placement - there are no subcontractor handoffs slowing down the schedule or fragmenting accountability.

What contract types does U.S. Aqua work under?

U.S. Aqua works under fixed-price contracts, time-and-materials (T&M) contracts, and subcontract arrangements with prime contractors. We tailor the contract vehicle to the project's complexity, scope definition, and client preference. For well-defined scopes with clear quantities, fixed-price provides budget certainty. For exploratory or evolving work, T&M offers flexibility. We also frequently subcontract specialty scopes - dredging, amphibious excavation, marsh restoration - to general contractors managing larger civil projects.

Can U.S. Aqua handle both dredging and earthwork on the same project?

Yes. This is the core of our turnkey delivery model. Most contractors specialize in one discipline and have to coordinate with subcontractors for adjacent scopes - which adds cost, schedule risk, and communication complexity. U.S. Aqua self-performs dredging, mechanical excavation, levee and earthwork construction, amphibious operations, and dredged material placement using our owned fleet and crews. Combining these scopes under one contract eliminates handoffs and gives the client a single team responsible for the full delivery.

Is U.S. Aqua bonded for large-scale projects?

Yes. U.S. Aqua maintains bonding capacity of $10 million per single project and $20 million in aggregate, which supports work for federal, state, and municipal clients including USACE, CPRA, state port authorities, and conservation agencies. Our bonding capacity, combined with our NAICS 237990 classification, UEI registration, and CAGE code, qualifies us as a prime contractor on federally funded projects across the Gulf Coast and Mid-Atlantic.

What geographies does U.S. Aqua cover?

U.S. Aqua is headquartered in New Iberia, Louisiana with a second office in York, Pennsylvania. Our primary service areas are the Gulf Coast and Mid-Atlantic, with active projects across Texas, Louisiana, Alabama, South Carolina, Delaware, and California. We mobilize equipment by barge, truck, or self-transport depending on the destination, and we've delivered projects in coastal marshes, inland waterways, port facilities, and remote wetland environments throughout these regions.

Industry

Federal & Government Agency Contractor

Registered, bonded, and experienced across multiple USACE districts. Specialty dredging and construction for the agencies that protect America's coasts and waterways.

Federal Contracting

Built for Federal Work From Day One

U.S. Aqua delivers specialty dredging, coastal restoration, levee construction, and placement area maintenance for federal agencies across the Gulf Coast and Mid-Atlantic. We understand the requirements - performance bonds, daily reporting, environmental compliance, prevailing wage, and the documentation standards that federal work demands.

Our experience spans multiple USACE districts, CPRA coastal restoration programs, NRCS conservation projects, US Fish & Wildlife habitat work, and National Park Service environmental restoration. We perform as both a prime contractor on specialty scopes and a subcontractor to larger firms on major civil works projects.

Every federal project gets a dedicated field superintendent, daily progress reports, and the accountability that comes from a self-performing contractor who owns its equipment and employs its crews.

Federal Registration

Registered in SAM.gov and qualified to bid on federal construction contracts as a prime contractor or subcontractor.

Bonding Capacity

Performance and payment bonds for federal, state, and municipal construction contracts. Qualified for the majority of USACE specialty construction solicitations.

Self-Performing Contractor

30+ operators on payroll, owned equipment fleet, field superintendents on every job. We deliver the work - not manage subcontractors.

Is U.S. Aqua registered to work on federal contracts?
What is U.S. Aqua's bonding capacity?
What types of federal projects does U.S. Aqua perform?

U.S. Aqua performs navigation channel maintenance dredging, placement area maintenance and capacity restoration, coastal and marsh restoration under the Louisiana Coastal Master Plan, levee and flood protection construction, environmental remediation, and habitat restoration projects for federal agencies. Project values range from $500K to $10M+ on both fixed-price and time-and-materials contract vehicles.
Which USACE districts does U.S. Aqua work in?

U.S. Aqua has performed work across multiple USACE districts including the New Orleans District, Mobile District, Charleston District, and Galveston District. Our headquarters in New Iberia, Louisiana and second office in York, Pennsylvania position us to support USACE operations across the Gulf Coast and Mid-Atlantic regions. We mobilize equipment by barge to project sites throughout these districts.
Does U.S. Aqua work as a prime contractor or subcontractor on federal projects?

Both. U.S. Aqua performs as a prime contractor on specialty dredging, placement area, and marsh restoration contracts awarded directly by USACE and other federal agencies. We also subcontract specialty scopes - amphibious excavation, dredging, and marsh work - to larger prime contractors on major civil works projects. Our self-performing capabilities and bonding capacity support either arrangement.

Industry

Federal & Government Agency Contractor

Registered, bonded, and experienced across multiple USACE districts. Specialty dredging and construction for the agencies that protect America's coasts and waterways.

Federal Contracting

Built for Federal Work From Day One

Contracting Credentials

Qualified for Federal Work

Federal Registration

Bonding Capacity

Self-Performing Contractor

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Frequently Asked Questions

Federal Contracting FAQ

Is U.S. Aqua registered to work on federal contracts?

What is U.S. Aqua's bonding capacity?

What types of federal projects does U.S. Aqua perform?

Which USACE districts does U.S. Aqua work in?

Does U.S. Aqua work as a prime contractor or subcontractor on federal projects?