Benny'S Shack Island Restoration And Protection And Tern Rookery Island Protection And Restoration Upper And Lower Laguna Madre, Texas

The project involves shoreline protection and restoration efforts at Benny’s Shack Island in the Lower Laguna Madre and Tern Rookery Island in the Upper Laguna Madre, Texas. For Benny’s Shack Island, the scope includes constructing approximately 1,480 linear feet of graded riprap breakwater in shallow water, importing around 19,400 cubic yards of sand fill and 2,000 cubic yards of sandy loam fill, and installing four daybeacons. An additive component allows for an additional 470 linear feet of riprap breakwater and approximately 6,500 cubic yards of sand fill. Similarly, at Tern Rookery Island, the work entails building about 1,175 linear feet of riprap erosion control structure, placing roughly 2,380 cubic yards of imported fill and 755 cubic yards of sandy loam, and installing four daybeacons, with optional additional work to construct 350 linear feet of riprap at a higher elevation. The project aims to enhance shoreline stability and protect critical habitats in these areas. Interested contractors can obtain a digital bid package by contacting HDR Engineering, Inc., specifically Liz Salinas, via phone or email, for instructions on access. The solicitation, issued by the Coastal Bend Bays & Estuaries Program under the Texas agency, is set with a response deadline of September 2, 2025. The project’s estimated contract value ranges between three and five million dollars, and it falls under the NAICS code 561730, indicating a focus on landscape and site preparation services. The primary point of contact for inquiries is Rosario Martinez, reachable by email or phone. More details and the bid documents are available through the Texas SmartBuy portal.