FY25 USACE Galveston District, Galveston Harbor and Channel - Galveston Harbor Dredging
ID: W912HY25X12WLType: Sources Sought
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DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE ARMYUS ARMY ENGINEER DISTRICT GALVESTONGALVESTON, TX, 77550-1229, USA

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https://sam.gov/opp/18561dc8a88a4bdbad0266916fb06e36/view
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    The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Galveston District, is seeking qualified small businesses for the FY25 Galveston Harbor Dredging project in Texas, with an estimated project cost between $10 million and $25 million. This sources sought notice aims to identify capable firms, particularly those certified under various Small Business Administration programs, to perform pipeline dredging operations involving approximately 2.25 million cubic yards of material. The project is critical for maintaining navigation channels and ensuring the operational efficiency of the Galveston Harbor, with a completion timeline of approximately 180 days for the primary work and 90 days for potential options. Interested parties must respond by December 23, 2024, providing relevant qualifications and bonding capabilities, with the anticipated solicitation issuance in July 2025 and contract awards expected in September 2025. For further inquiries, contact Teakeishia Sewell at teakeishia.m.sewell@usace.army.mil or Traci Robicheaux at traci.d.robicheaux@usace.army.mil.

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    B. Source Sought-Galveston Harbor Dredging _12-11-24.pdf
    The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Galveston District, issued a Sources Sought notice regarding dredging operations in Galveston Harbor, Texas, with estimated project costs between $10 million and $25 million. This announcement seeks to identify capable small businesses, including those certified under various SBA programs. It clarifies that this notice is not a solicitation for proposals or bids, and there will be no contract awarded from this announcement. The project involves pipeline dredging, with an estimated total quantity of 2.25 million cubic yards, along with potential options for additional work. The completion timeline for the primary work is approximately 180 days, while options may take around 90 days. Contractors must demonstrate experience in similar projects and adhere to small business subcontracting limitations. Responses to the notice are due by December 23, 2024, and should include relevant capabilities, qualifications, and compliance with bonding requirements. The solicitation is anticipated to be issued around July 2025, with bids expected in August and awards in September. This initiative underscores the government's commitment to ensuring that small businesses participate in federal contracting opportunities related to critical infrastructure projects.
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