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 is soliciting bids for FY26 Corpus Christi Shipping Channel (CCSC) Inner Basin to Viola Maintenance Dredging in Corpus Christi, TX. This project involves maintenance dredging of the CCSC and La Quinta Channel. The estimated magnitude for this Firm-Fixed Price contract is $5,000,000.00 to $10,000,000.00. Bids are due by April 3, 2026.
Scope of Work
This opportunity requires maintenance dredging services for hotspots within the main Corpus Christi Shipping Channel and La Quinta Channel. Dredged material will be placed in upland confined, open water, and beneficial use sites located in Nueces County, Texas.
- Method: Pipeline dredge.
- Production Rate: Minimum 10,000 Cubic Yards (CY) per day.
- Completion: 126 calendar days after Notice to Proceed (NTP), with potential for 144 additional days across five options.
- Penalties: Liquidated damages will be assessed for delays.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Firm-Fixed Price.
- Estimated Magnitude: $5,000,000.00 to $10,000,000.00.
- Bonding: 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.
Submission & Eligibility
- Set-Aside: Unrestricted full and open competition.
- NAICS Code: 237990 (Dredging), with a Small Business Size Standard of $45,000,000.00.
- Submission: Bids must be submitted via the Procurement Integrated Enterprise Environment (PIEE) Solicitation Module. Offerors are advised to submit bids at least 2 hours prior to the response deadline.
- Response Date: April 3, 2026, at 6:00 PM ET.
- Pre-award Documents: Due within 2 working days after Bid Opening.
Additional Notes
Plans and specifications will only be available for download from the PIEE system; no paper copies will be provided. All offerors must be actively registered in the System for Award Management (SAM), and a notarized letter appointing the Authorized Entity Administrator is required for SAM registration activation.