Texas City Ship Channel, Texas Placement Area Improvements
ID: W912HY25B0008Type: Presolicitation
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DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE ARMYUS ARMY ENGINEER DISTRICT GALVESTONGALVESTON, TX, 77550-1229, USA

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Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction (237990)

PSC

MAINTENANCE OF DREDGING FACILITIES (Z1KF)

Set Aside

Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5) (SBA)

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https://sam.gov/opp/e6efde12c07b4d77b62d5d57de9599f2/view
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    The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Galveston District, is seeking a contractor for the Texas City Ship Channel Placement Area Improvements project, which is a total small business set-aside contract. The primary objective of this procurement is to perform a 3-foot dike raise and necessary outfall rehabilitation/replacement, with an estimated completion timeframe of 200 calendar days following the Notice to Proceed. This project is crucial for enhancing the infrastructure of the Texas City Ship Channel, ensuring its operational efficiency and environmental compliance. The contract is expected to have a budget between $5 million and $10 million, with the solicitation anticipated in May 2025 and responses due by July 2025. Interested contractors should contact Lillie Johnson at lillie.s.johnson@usace.army.mil or Traci Robicheaux at traci.d.robicheaux@usace.army.mil for further details.

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    B.01 Pre-Solicitation Notice FY25 TCSC 25B0008_ 13 Feb 2025.pdf
    The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Galveston District, is seeking a contractor for improvements to the Texas City Ship Channel's Placement Areas in Galveston County, Texas, through a 100% small business set-aside contract (W912HY25B0008). The primary task includes performing a 3-foot dike raise and necessary outfall rehabilitation/replacement, with an estimated completion timeframe of 200 calendar days post-Notice to Proceed. The contract will be a firm-fixed price, with a budget between $5 million and $10 million. Contractors must submit performance and payment bonds within 5 days of award and begin work within 10 days of the Notice to Proceed. The project is subject to funding availability and is expected to be solicited in May 2025, with responses due by July 2025. Eligible contractors must register with the System for Award Management (SAM) and must submit bids through the Procurement Integrated Enterprise Environment's (PIEE) Solicitation Module. The solicitation also outlines subcontracting goals, emphasizing participation from small and disadvantaged businesses, including women-owned and veteran-owned firms. This initiative illustrates the government's commitment to engaging small businesses in significant infrastructure improvements while ensuring compliance with federal contracting requirements.
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