Gulf Intracoastal Waterway, Texas Matagorda to Corpus Christi Bay with Goose Island BUS Placement Pipeline 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 (USACE), Galveston District, is seeking bids for maintenance dredging of the Gulf Intracoastal Waterway (GIWW) in Texas, specifically from Matagorda to Corpus Christi Bay. This is a Firm-Fixed Price contract for pipeline dredging with material placement, estimated between $5,000,000 and $10,000,000. The competition is unrestricted, full, and open. Bids are due May 27, 2026.
Scope of Work
This opportunity involves FY26 maintenance dredging using a pipeline dredge in Calhoun and Aransas counties, Texas. Key requirements include:
- A minimum production rate of 10,000 Cubic Yards (CY) per day.
- Placement of dredged material in semi-confined, open water, and beneficial use sites.
- The work has an estimated completion time of 91 calendar days, with the potential for an additional 96 calendar days through three option periods.
- Liquidated damages will be applied for project delays.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Firm-Fixed Price.
- Estimated Magnitude: Between $5,000,000.00 and $10,000,000.00.
- Bonds: Performance and Payment Bonds are required within 5 calendar days after contract award.
- Work Commencement: The contractor must begin work within 10 calendar days after acknowledging 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 advised to submit bids at least 2 hours prior to the response deadline to ensure electronic transmission.
- Pre-award documents must be furnished within 2 working days after Bid Opening.
Eligibility & Set-Aside
- This is an unrestricted, full, and open competition.
- NAICS Code: 237990 (Dredging).
- Small Business Size Standard: $45,000,000.00.
- Offerors must be registered with the System for Award Management (SAM). A notarized letter appointing the Authorized Entity Administrator is required for SAM registration activation.
Additional Notes
Plans and specifications will only be available for download from the PIEE suite; paper copies or compact discs will not be provided. Offerors are responsible for daily monitoring of the PIEE Solicitation Module for any updates or amendments.