Texas City Ship Channel (TCSC) Texas, Main Channel and Turning Basin Dredging, Galveston County, Texas
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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 issuing a Pre-Solicitation Synopsis for the FY26 Texas City Ship Channel (TCSC) Main Channel and Turning Basin Dredging project in Galveston County, Texas. This opportunity is for Full and Open Competition under an Unrestricted Invitation for Bid, with an estimated construction price range of $5,000,000 to $10,000,000. The solicitation is anticipated in June 2026, with responses due on or about July 2026.
Scope of Work
The project primarily involves maintenance dredging via pipeline dredge.
- Schedule 1: Dredging approximately 608,000 cubic yards (CY) of the Texas City Main Channel Sections 1-4.
- Option 1: Dredging an additional 84,000 CY of the Texas City Main Channel Sections 5-6.
- Option 2: Dredging 280,500 CY of the Texas City Turning Basin Section 7.
Completion times are estimated at 90 calendar days for Schedule 1, with an additional 10 days for Option 1 and 50 days for Option 2, all after receipt of the Notice to Proceed. Liquidated damages will apply for delays.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Firm-Fixed Price.
- Estimated Value: Between $5,000,000 and $10,000,000 (DFARS 236.204).
- Bonding: Performance and Payment Bonds required within 5 calendar days after award.
- Work Commencement: Within 10 calendar days after Notice to Proceed.
- Pre-award Documents: Must be furnished within 3 working days after Bid Opening.
- Funding: Subject to availability of funds.
- Prior Government Work: Not required for submission.
Eligibility / Set-Aside
- Competition: Full and Open Competition; Unrestricted Invitation for Bid.
- NAICS Code: 237990 (Dredging and Surface Cleanup Activities).
- Small Business Size Standard: $37 Million.
Submission & Contact
- Solicitation Issuance: Expected June 2026.
- Response Date: On or about July 2026.
- Submission Method: All bids must be submitted via the Procurement Integrated Enterprise Environment (PIEE) Solicitation Module at
https://piee.eb.mil/. - Plans & Specifications: Available for download on the PIEE Solicitation Module; no paper copies. Offerors must monitor PIEE daily for updates.
- SAM Registration: Offerors must be registered with the Systems for Award Management (SAM) at
https://sam.gov/content/home. A notarized letter appointing the Authorized Entity Administrator is required for SAM activation, and the SAM profile must include "ALL AWARDS." - Recommendation: Submit offers at least 2 hours prior to the response time for electronic transmission.
- Contact: Ms. Sarah Eisele, Contract Specialist, at (409) 766-3036 or
Sarah.M.Eisele@usace.army.mil.