FY26 GIWW Matagorda Bay to Corpus Christi Bay Maintenance Dredging with Goose Island Placement
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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 Department of the Army, W076 ENDIST GALVESTON, is issuing a pre-solicitation notice for a Firm-Fixed-Price contract for FY26 maintenance dredging of the Gulf Intracoastal Waterway (GIWW) between Matagorda and Corpus Christi Bay, Texas. This is an unrestricted, full, and open competition with an estimated magnitude of $5,000,000.00 to $10,000,000.00. The solicitation is anticipated in April 2026, with responses due in May 2026.
Scope of Work
This project involves pipeline dredging in Calhoun and Aransas counties, Texas. Dredged material will be placed in semi-confined, open water, and beneficial use sites. The work is critical for maintaining the navigability of the GIWW.
Key Requirements / Deliverables
- Maintenance dredging utilizing a pipeline dredge.
- Required production rate of 10,000 Cubic Yards (CY) per day.
- Estimated completion time of 91 calendar days, with potential for an additional 96 calendar days through three options.
- 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.
- NAICS Code: 237990 (Dredging), with a Small Business Size Standard of $45,000,000.00.
- Performance and Payment Bonds are required within 5 calendar days after award.
- Contractor must begin work within 10 calendar days after acknowledgement of the Notice to Proceed.
Submission & Evaluation
- The solicitation is expected to be issued on or about April 2026, with a response date on or about May 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 time 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.
- 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. Offerors are responsible for daily monitoring of the PIEE Solicitation Model for any updates.