Texas City Ship Channel, Texas Main Channel Dredging

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Galveston District, is soliciting bids for maintenance dredging of the Texas City Ship Channel and Main Channel, including an option for the Turning Basin, under solicitation number W912HY26BA024. This unrestricted Invitation for Bid is issued as a Firm-Fixed Price contract under NAICS code 237990 for dredging and surface cleanup activities, with an estimated total project value between $5 million and $10 million. The work involves dredging approximately 608,000 cubic yards in Sections 1-4 of the Main Channel, with two optional work items: an additional 84,000 cubic yards in Sections 5-6 and 280,500 cubic yards in the Turning Basin Section 7. The base work must be completed within 90 calendar days after receipt of the Notice to Proceed, with Option 1 adding 10 days and Option 2 adding 50 days to the performance timeline. Contractors must begin work within 10 calendar days of the Notice to Proceed and are subject to liquidated damages for delays, with the exact amount to be determined. All bids must be submitted electronically through the Procurement Integrated Enterprise Environment (PIE) Solicitation Module at piee.eb.mil, and offerors are strongly encouraged to submit at least two hours before the deadline of July 9, 2026. Proposals are not accepted in paper or CD format, and all plans and specifications are accessible only through the PIE system. To be eligible for award, bidders must be currently registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) with a profile configured for “All Awards,” not just “Federal Assistance Awards,” and must submit a notarized letter appointing an Authorized Entity Administrator to activate their SAM registration. The contractor is required to furnish Performance and Payment Bonds within five calendar days after award and must provide pre-award documentation within three working days after bid opening. The contracting office is located in Galveston, Texas, and inquiries may be directed to Contract Specialist Sarah Eisele during business hours Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., excluding federal holidays.