FY26 CCSC INNER BASIN TO VIOLA MAINTENANCE DREDGING
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, Galveston District Office has issued a solicitation for FY26 Corpus Christi Shipping Channel (CCSC) Inner Basin to Viola Maintenance Dredging. This firm-fixed price contract seeks services for maintenance dredging in the CCSC Project between the Inner Basin and Viola Turning Basin in Corpus Christi, TX. The opportunity is for unrestricted full and open competition. Bids are due by April 3, 2026, at 1:00 PM CT.
Scope of Work
This project involves maintenance dredging of hotspots within the main CCSC and La Quinta Channel. Dredged material will be placed in upland confined, open water, and beneficial use sites located within Nueces County, Texas. Key requirements include:
- Maintenance dredging utilizing a pipeline dredge.
- A required production rate of 10,000 Cubic Yards (CY) per day.
- Completion within 126 calendar days after the Notice to Proceed, with a potential for an additional 144 days across five options.
- Liquidated damages will be assessed for delays.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Firm-fixed price.
- Estimated Magnitude: Between $5,000,000.00 and $10,000,000.00.
- Bonding Requirements: Performance and Payment Bonds are required within 5 calendar days after contract award.
- Work Commencement: Within 10 calendar days after acknowledgement of the Notice to Proceed.
Eligibility & Submission
- Set-Aside: Unrestricted full and open competition.
- NAICS Code: 237990 (Dredging), with a Small Business Size Standard of $45,000,000.00.
- Bids must be submitted electronically via the Procurement Integrated Enterprise Environment (PIEE) Solicitation Module. Offerors are recommended to submit bids at least 2 hours prior to the response time.
- Offerors must be actively registered in the System for Award Management (SAM). A notarized letter appointing the Authorized Entity Administrator is required for SAM registration activation. Plans and specifications will be available for download from PIEE.
Key Dates
- Response Date: April 3, 2026, 1:00 PM CT.
- Published Date: March 10, 2026.
Contact Information
For questions, contact Wesley Baskovic at wesley.n.baskovic@usace.army.mil or 309-948-9988.