Gulf Intracoastal Waterway, Texas Matagorda to Corpus Christi Bay with Goose Island BUS Placement Pipeline 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 (USACE), Galveston District, is issuing a pre-solicitation notice for a Firm-Fixed-Price contract for FY26 maintenance dredging of the Gulf Intracoastal Waterway (GIWW) in Texas. This project focuses on the segment between Matagorda and Corpus Christi Bay, including Goose Island BUS Placement. This is an unrestricted, full, and open competition. The solicitation is anticipated to be issued in April 2026, with responses due on or about May 27, 2026.
Scope of Work
This requirement involves pipeline dredging operations within Calhoun and Aransas counties, Texas. Dredged material will be placed in semi-confined, open water, and beneficial use sites. Key performance requirements include a production rate of 10,000 Cubic Yards (CY) per day. The estimated completion time is 91 calendar days, with the potential for an additional 96 calendar days through three option periods. Liquidated damages will apply for project delays.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Firm-Fixed Price
- Estimated Magnitude: Between $5,000,000.00 and $10,000,000.00
- Set-Aside: Unrestricted, full, and open competition
- NAICS Code: 237990 (Dredging)
- Small Business Size Standard: $45,000,000.00
- Bonds: Performance and Payment Bonds required within 5 calendar days after award.
- Work Start: Contractor must begin work within 10 calendar days after acknowledgement of the Notice to Proceed.
Submission & Evaluation
The solicitation (W912HY26BA023) is expected to be issued on or about April 2026. Bids must be submitted via the Procurement Integrated Enterprise Environment (PIEE) Solicitation Module. Offerors are strongly advised to submit bids at least two hours prior to the response deadline to account for electronic transmission. Pre-award documents must be furnished within two working days after Bid Opening.
Eligibility & Notes
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 only be available for download from the PIEE suite; no paper copies or compact discs will be provided. Offerors are responsible for daily monitoring of the PIEE Solicitation Module for any updates or amendments.