Eastern Shipbuilding Group,* Panama City, Florida, was awarded a $256,955,264 firm-fixed-price contract for the design-build of a new medium-class hopper dredge. Bids were solicited via the internet with three received. Work will be performed in Panama City, Florida, with an estimated completion date of Aug. 16, 2027. Fiscal 2023 Plant Replacement and Improvement Program funds in the amount of $256,955,264 were obligated at the time of the award. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, is the contracting activity (W912BU-23-C-0020).