Texas City Ship Channel (TCSC) Texas, Main Channel and Turning Basin Dredging, Galveston County, Texas
Key Dates
Due Date
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Posted Date
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Agency & Value
Agency
W076 ENDIST GALVESTON
Contract Value
Not provided
Codes & Classification
Solicitation Number
W912HY26BA024
NAICS
237990 - Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction
Classification Code
Z1KB
Additional Details
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The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Galveston District, has announced a forthcoming procurement opportunity for maintenance dredging services at the Texas City Ship Channel (TCSC), including the Main Channel and Turning Basin, located in Galveston County, Texas. This presolicitation notice (Procurement Identifier: W912HY26BA024) outlines the agency’s intent to solicit bids for a firm-fixed price contract, with the solicitation anticipated to be released around June 2026 and responses due approximately July 2026. The procurement is classified under NAICS code 237990 (Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction), with a small business size standard of $37 million for Dredging and Surface Cleanup Activities. The estimated construction price range for this project is between $5,000,000 and $10,000,000.
The primary objective of this contract is to perform maintenance dredging via pipeline dredge of the Texas City Ship Channel, ensuring navigational reliability and operational efficiency for maritime traffic. The scope of work is divided into a base schedule and two options:
- **Schedule 1 (Base):** Dredging approximately 608,000 cubic yards from Texas City Main Channel Sections 1-4.
- **Option 1:** Dredging an additional 84,000 cubic yards from Main Channel Sections 5-6.
- **Option 2:** Dredging approximately 280,500 cubic yards from the Texas City Turning Basin Section 7.
The anticipated period of performance is as follows: Schedule 1 must be completed within 90 calendar days after the Notice to Proceed; Option 1, if exercised, adds 10 calendar days; and Option 2, if exercised, adds 50 calendar days. Contractors are advised that liquidated damages will be assessed for delays beyond the specified completion times.
Key requirements include the provision of performance and payment bonds within five calendar days of contract award, and commencement of work within ten calendar days of the Notice to Proceed. Contractors must also furnish pre-award documents within three working days after bid opening. Notably, prior government contract experience is not a prerequisite for submitting a bid.
This procurement will be conducted as a full and open competition, with no set-aside restrictions. The solicitation will be issued as an unrestricted Invitation for Bid (IFB), subject to the availability of funds. All solicitation documents, plans, and specifications will be accessible exclusively through the Procurement Integrated Enterprise Environment (PIEE) Solicitation Module (https://piee.eb.mil/); no paper or compact disc formats will be provided. Offerors are responsible for monitoring the PIEE portal for updates and amendments. Bids must be submitted electronically via the PIEE Solicitation Module, in accordance with Section 00 21 00 of the solicitation instructions.
To participate, contractors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) at https://sam.gov/content/home. Effective March 22, 2018, all entities must submit a notarized letter appointing the authorized entity administrator before SAM registration activation. It is recommended that offers be submitted at least two hours prior to the response deadline to ensure successful electronic transmission.
The place of performance for this project is Galveston, Texas. The contracting entity is the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Galveston District (W076 ENDIST GALVESTON), operating under the Department of Defense, Department of the Army. The primary point of contact for this solicitation is Ms. Sarah Eisele ([email protected], 409-766-3036), with secondary contact Mirian Tudor ([email protected], 409-766-3963).
This opportunity is particularly suited for contractors with expertise in large-scale dredging and marine construction projects, who are capable of meeting stringent bonding, scheduling, and electronic submission requirements. Interested parties are encouraged to monitor the PIEE and SAM.gov portals for the official solicitation release and any subsequent amendments.