Texas City Ship Channel, Texas Main Channel and Turning Basin Dredging

The contract for FY26 Texas City Ship Channel, Texas Main Channel, and Turning Basin Dredging, issued by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Endist Galveston, involves maintenance dredging of critical navigational waterways within Galveston County, Texas. This firm-fixed price solicitation, posted in June 2026, invites full and open competition under NAICS code 237990 for dredging and surface cleanup activities. The project primarily covers approximately 608,000 cubic yards of dredging in Texas City Main Channel Sections 1-4, with options for additional dredging of 84,000 cubic yards in Sections 5-6 and 280,500 cubic yards in the Texas City Turning Basin Section 7. The contract anticipates a construction price range between $5 million and $10 million, requiring performance bonds upon award and imposes liquidated damages for delays beyond stipulated completion timelines. Work is to commence within 10 calendar days after notice to proceed, with Schedule 1 expected to be completed within 90 days. The first option adds 10 days, and the second option extends the timeline by another 50 days. All submissions must be made electronically via the Procurement Integrated Enterprise Environment (PIE) system by July 9, 2026. Offerors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) with proper authorizations and profiles configured for all awards. Contract administration and questions are managed by the contract specialist in Galveston, TX, ensuring adherence to federal regulations and timely documentation, including pre-award submissions shortly after bid opening. This dredging contract supports maintaining navigational safety and operational efficiency within vital commercial waterways in the region.