FY26 Corpus Christi Ship Channel Inner Basin to Viola Maintenance Dredging
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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 published a Bid Abstract for the FY26 Corpus Christi Shipping Channel (CCSC) Inner Basin to Viola Maintenance Dredging project in Corpus Christi, TX. This abstract details offers received for the firm-fixed price contract, which involves maintenance dredging of the CCSC and La Quinta Channel. Bids were opened on April 8, 2026.
Project Scope
The project entails maintenance dredging of hotspots within the main Corpus Christi Shipping Channel and the La Quinta Channel, specifically between the Inner Basin and Viola Turning Basin. Dredged material will be placed in upland confined, open water, and beneficial use sites located within Nueces County, Texas. Key requirements include dredging via pipeline dredge with a production rate of 10,000 Cubic Yards (CY) per day.
Contract Details
This is a Firm-Fixed Price contract with an estimated magnitude of $5,000,000.00 to $10,000,000.00. The required completion time is 126 calendar days after the Notice to Proceed, with a potential for 144 additional days across five options. Liquidated damages will be assessed for delays. Work is expected to commence within 10 calendar days after acknowledgment of the Notice to Proceed. Performance and Payment Bonds are due within 5 calendar days after award.
Bidding & Evaluation
The solicitation was conducted under unrestricted full and open competition. The NAICS Code is 237990 (Dredging) with a small business size standard of $45,000,000.00. The Bid Abstract lists offers from multiple contractors, including Mike Hooks, LLC, Inland Dredging Company, Orion Marine Construction, Inc., and Weeks Marine, Inc. Mike Hooks, LLC was identified as the apparent low bidder, with their total offer being 4.74% above the Government Estimate (Without Profit). Bids were submitted via the Procurement Integrated Enterprise Environment (PIEE) Solicitation Module.
Additional Notes
The solicitation (W912HY26BA007) was issued on March 3, 2026, and bids were opened on April 8, 2026. Plans and specifications were available for download from the PIEE Solicitation Module. Offerors were required to be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM). For inquiries, contact Wesley Baskovic at wesley.n.baskovic@usace.army.mil.