Galveston Harbor Channel, Texas - San Jacinto Placement Area Improvements, Galveston County, Texas
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
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 Department of the Army, W076 ENDIST GALVESTON, is issuing a Presolicitation for a firm-fixed-price contract to perform dike raising, outfall structure rehabilitation, replacement, and new construction at the San Jacinto Placement Area (PA) in Galveston County, Texas. This opportunity is a Total Small Business Set-Aside with an estimated magnitude of $10,000,000.00 to $25,000,000.00. The solicitation is anticipated to be issued in April 2026, with responses due around May 2026.
Scope of Work
The project involves significant improvements to the San Jacinto Placement Area, including:
- Dike raising to enhance containment capacity.
- Outfall structure rehabilitation for existing infrastructure.
- Replacement of existing outfall structures specifically at Cell B.
- Construction of new outfall structures also at Cell B.
The work site is located along the Galveston seawall and is accessible from the seawall and Fort Point Road.
Contract & Timeline
- Contract Type: Firm-Fixed Price
- Estimated Magnitude: $10,000,000.00 to $25,000,000.00
- Period of Performance: Estimated at 400 calendar days after Notice to Proceed.
- Bonding Requirements: Performance and Payment Bonds are required within 5 calendar days after award.
- Solicitation Release: On or about April 2026.
- Response Date: On or about May 2026.
- Published Date: March 12, 2026
Eligibility & Set-Aside
This is a 100% Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5). The applicable NAICS Code is 237990 (Dredging) with a Small Business Size Standard of $45,000,000.00. Subcontracting goals for the Galveston District include 76.0% Small Business, 1.0% Small Disadvantaged Business, 5.0% Woman-Owned Small Business, 3.0% HubZone Small Business, 17% Veteran-Owned Small Business, and 16.0% Service Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business.
Submission & Evaluation
Pre-award documents must be furnished within 2 working days after Bid Opening. Contractors are expected to begin work within 10 calendar days after acknowledgement of the Notice to Proceed. Plans and specifications will be available for download from SAM.gov.
Additional Notes
Offerors must be registered with the Systems for Award Management (SAM) to receive an award. For inquiries, contact Danelle Tate at Danelle.M.Tate@usace.army.mil or 409-766-3116.