Sole Source Contract for Construction Phase A-E services, Houston Ship Channel (HSC) Segment 3 at Spillman Island, Harris County, TX

The contract is for sole-source Architect-Engineer services to conduct a comprehensive structural assessment of the existing bulkhead wall system along the Houston Ship Channel Segment 3 at Spillman Island in Harris County, Texas. The work includes developing detailed engineering design plans, technical specifications, construction cost estimates, project schedules, and all supporting documentation required to repair or rehabilitate the bulkhead system. This effort is critical to ensuring the structural integrity and long-term functionality of the waterfront infrastructure in a high-traffic commercial and industrial waterway. The contract is administered by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers through the Galveston District under the Department of Defense, with the prime point of contact being Stella Morales, and secondary support provided by Carol Hodges. Work is to be performed in Houston, Texas, with the official solicitation number W912HY26R1BHY and NAICS code 541330 for Engineering Services. The solicitation was posted on July 31, 2026, indicating a future procurement timeline, and the contract type is justified as sole source, suggesting limited or no competition due to technical specificity or prior exclusivity.