Freeport Harbor, Texas Placement Area No. 1 Improvements in Brazoria County, Texas
Overview
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Qualification Details
Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Galveston District, is soliciting proposals for Freeport Harbor, Texas Placement Area No. 1 Improvements in Brazoria County, Texas. This Total Small Business Set-Aside opportunity involves significant dredging and dike construction work. Proposals are due May 4, 2026.
Scope of Work
This project entails improvements to Freeport Harbor Placement Area No. 1. Key tasks include raising the containment dike by an additional three feet, constructing a new training dike, performing lateral ditching, and repairing an existing outlet structure. The estimated period of performance is 280 calendar days following the acknowledgement of the Notice to Proceed.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Firm-Fixed Price
- Estimated Magnitude: Between $5,000,000.00 and $10,000,000.00
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
- NAICS Code: 237990 (Dredging) with a Small Business Size Standard of $45,000,000.00
- Place of Performance: Brazoria, TX
- Response Due: May 4, 2026, 3:00 PM Z
- Published: April 29, 2026
Submission & Evaluation
Offerors will be required to submit pre-award documents within 2 working days after Bid Opening. Performance and Payment Bonds must be provided within 5 calendar days after award. Work is expected to commence within 10 calendar days after acknowledgement of the Notice to Proceed. Subcontracting goals for various small business categories are listed.
Additional Notes
Plans and specifications will be made available on www.sam.gov; no paper copies will be provided. All offerors must be registered with SAM.gov to be eligible for award. Contact: Danelle Tate, danelle.m.tate@usace.army.mil, 409-766-3116.