The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Galveston District, is initiating a Sources Sought Synopsis for improvements at the GIWW, Texas Channel to Victoria, specifically targeting Placement Area 1 in Calhoun and Victoria Counties. This announcement invites industry feedback for preliminary planning purposes and is not a solicitation for bids. The project scope includes raising containment dikes and repairing outfall structures, with an estimated construction budget between $1 million and $5 million, adhering to safety and legal compliance. Contractors are encouraged to outline their capabilities, bonding capacity, and any experience related to dredged material placement areas. Responses are due by April 11, 2025, and interested firms should be registered with SAM.gov. The anticipated solicitation issuance is expected around June 2025, with bids due in July 2025, and awards in August 2025. The focus on small business participation aims to ensure competition and provide opportunities for socio-economically disadvantaged entities. The aim is to gauge the industry’s interest and qualifications to inform future procurement strategies.
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Galveston District is issuing a Sources Sought Synopsis for a multi-year MATOC (Multiple Award Task Order Contract) related to Placement Area in Texas. This announcement seeks to gather information about industry capabilities, including those of small businesses, as part of preliminary planning for future procurement. The project aims to establish a pool of contractors for various tasks at Federal Placement Areas, including dike raising, shoreline protection, and other maintenance activities within a construction price range of $25 million to $100 million. Interested firms must respond by April 18, 2025, and provide details on their qualifications such as bonding capacity and relevant past project experience. While prior government contract work is not mandatory, experience in dredged material placement areas is highly encouraged. The anticipated timeline includes solicitation issuance around June 2025 and contract award by August 2025. Responses must be sent via email to the designated contacts. This document serves to ensure adequate competition and facilitate the involvement of diverse business entities in federal contracting opportunities.