Houston-Galveston, Navigation Channels, Texas, Oyster Mitigation in Chambers County, Texas.

Contract W9126G-17-B-0013, issued by the Department of Defense through the US Army Corps of Engineers Fort Worth, involves oyster mitigation work for the Houston-Galveston Navigation Channels at Bayport Flare in Chambers County, Texas. The project is divided into two parts: Schedule No. 1 requires the construction of approximately 21 acres of oyster pad with a completion timeframe of 120 calendar days, while Option 1 consists of approximately 9 acres of oyster pad to be completed within 20 calendar days. The scope of work includes reef pad construction adhering to specific technical specifications, ASTM standards, and detailed engineering plans provided by HDR Engineering, Inc., which cover site layouts, reef cross sections, and soil strata data. The procurement process was conducted as an unrestricted solicitation that underwent several amendments to update safety requirements, quality control specifications, and reef pad construction details. These amendments also adjusted the bid opening dates and updated drawing C-102 regarding settlement notification procedures. The contract mandates strict compliance with governmental safety requirements and quality control standards, requiring the submission of performance and payment bonds. Administrative oversight for the project is managed by the US Army Corps of Engineers Galveston District, with specific points of contact for contracting and specialist inquiries.