Gulf Intracoastal Waterway High Island to Causeway with Channel to Port Bolivar Maintenance Dredging

Solicitation W912HY26BA019 is a sealed bid invitation for a firm-fixed-price contract issued by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Galveston District, for maintenance dredging of the Gulf Intracoastal Waterway from High Island to Causeway, including the channel to Port Bolivar. The project focuses on addressing shoaling within tributary channels, with an estimated construction value between 10 million and 25 million dollars. The scope is divided into a base schedule requiring the dredging of approximately 700,000 to 959,000 cubic yards, along with five optional work items for additional dredging in the Galveston Alternate Route, Offatts Bayou Channel, and Ferry Channel, as well as beneficial use placement at the Joycelyn Nungaray area. All dredged material is to be placed in designated nearby areas along the waterway. The total period of performance is 270 calendar days, with work commencing within ten days of the notice to proceed. The government will award the contract to the responsible bidder providing the most advantageous price, with a preference for small business concerns under NAICS code 237990. Bidders must provide a bid guarantee, and the successful contractor is required to furnish performance and payment bonds at 100 percent of the contract amount. Compliance with the USACE Safety and Health Requirements Manual EM 385-1-1 is mandatory. Administrative requirements include electronic invoicing via Wide Area WorkFlow and progress payment requests through the Resident Management System. All offers must be submitted electronically via the Procurement Integrated Enterprise Environment by the October 29, 2026, deadline.