FY26 GIWW Freeport to Matagorda Bay Dredging
ID: W912HY26X1ARHType: Sources Sought
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DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE ARMYW076 ENDIST GALVESTONGALVESTON, TX, 77550-1229, USA

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https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/290df131354d4be3adc9c60a29da9a14/view
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    The Department of Defense, through the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Galveston District, is seeking information from qualified firms for the FY26 GIWW Freeport to Matagorda Bay Maintenance Dredging project. This opportunity involves pipeline maintenance and advanced dredging of approximately 1.5 million cubic yards, with specific environmental considerations requiring work to be conducted during winter months to protect nesting birds and turtles. The estimated construction price range for this project is between $10 million and $25 million, with a completion timeline of 240 calendar days for the main work and an additional 58 days for option line items. Interested firms must respond by November 20, 2025, providing their qualifications and intent to bid to Ms. Sarah Eisele at Sarah.M.Eisele@usace.army.mil and Mirian Tudor at Mirian.R.Tudor@usace.army.mil.

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    Sources Sought FY26 GIWW Freeport to Matagorda W912HY26X1ARH 11-10-2025.pdf
    The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Galveston District, has issued a Sources Sought Synopsis for the FY26 GIWW Freeport to Matagorda Bay Maintenance Dredging project. This is a preliminary planning announcement, not a request for proposal, seeking information from interested firms, including small businesses, on their capabilities and qualifications. The project involves pipeline maintenance and advanced maintenance dredging of approximately 1.5 million cubic yards, with material placement in various areas and beneficial use in Caney Creek. Work must occur during winter months (October-February) to avoid environmental impacts on nesting birds and turtles. The estimated construction price range is $10,000,000 to $25,000,000, with a completion time of 240 calendar days for the main work and 58 days for options. The NAICS code is 237990 ($37 million small business size standard). Firms must provide their UEI & CAGE, firm details, intent to bid, joint venture information, specialized experience in similar dredging projects (at least three examples), and bonding capacity. Responses are due by November 20, 2025, to Ms. Sarah Eisele and Mirian Tudor.
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