Gulf Intracoastal Waterway, Texas Channel to Victoria, Maintenance Dredging, Calhoun and Victoria County, Texas
ID: W912HY25BA006Type: Presolicitation
AwardedAug 19, 2025
$22M$21,992,750
AwardeeOrion Marine Construction, Inc. Tampa FL 33607 USA
Award #:W912HY25CA001
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE ARMYW076 ENDIST GALVESTONGALVESTON, TX, 77550-1229, USA

NAICS

Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction (237990)

PSC

MAINTENANCE OF DREDGING FACILITIES (Z1KF)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/016b46cfa29b4f8faedfe386e44ea3ed/view
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    Description

    The Department of Defense, through the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Galveston District, is soliciting bids for maintenance dredging services for the Gulf Intracoastal Waterway (GIWW) Texas Channel to Victoria project, located in Calhoun and Victoria Counties, Texas. This unrestricted procurement aims to ensure the navigability and maintenance of critical waterway infrastructure, which is vital for regional transportation and commerce. The solicitation, issued on May 16, 2025, anticipates a competitive bidding environment, with the bid opening scheduled for June 25, 2025; the apparent low bid currently stands at approximately $21,992,750. Interested contractors can reach out to primary contact Danelle Tate at danelle.m.tate@usace.army.mil or by phone at 409-766-3116 for further details.

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    B.01 Pre-Solicitation Notice FY25 CTV 25BA006 041425.pdf
    The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Galveston District, is soliciting bids for the FY25 Maintenance Dredging project along the GIWW from Texas Channel to Victoria in Calhoun and Victoria Counties, Texas. The main contract will involve the dredging of 827,000 cubic yards (CY) for Schedule 1, alongside multiple options for additional dredging amounts and extended completion times. The project has a completion timeframe of approximately 79 calendar days, with penalties for delays. It is a firm-fixed price contract with an estimated value between $10 million and $25 million, and bonding requirements apply. No prior government contract experience is necessary to submit a response. The solicitation is open to all vendors and is scheduled for issuance around April 2025, with responses expected by May 2025. Offerors must register with the System for Award Management (SAM) for eligibility, and there are specific subcontracting goals aiming for high engagement with small businesses. The document serves as a crucial pre-solicitation notice detailing project scope, requirements, and timelines within the context of federal contracting processes.
    Bid Abstract W912HY25BA006 FINAL.KOSigned.pdf
    The document outlines responses to a federal Request for Proposals (RFP) for the US Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Galveston District, focusing on maintenance dredging for the GIWW Texas Channel to Victoria project in Calhoun and Victoria Counties, Texas. Issued on May 16, 2025, and opened on June 25, 2025, the solicitation identifies several bids with varying estimates. Key offers include detailed item descriptions, estimated quantities, unit prices, and overall costs, showcasing a competitive bidding environment. The apparent low bidder, Orion Marine Construction, submitted bids totaling approximately $21,992,750, which is 4.46% below the government's estimate. Additional contenders, including Callan Marine, Inland Dredging, and Muddy Water Dredging, provided offers significantly above this amount. The document emphasizes the range of tasks involved, such as mobilization, dredging, and placement of dredged materials. The analysis serves to ensure transparency and accountability in public procurement, aligning with federal grant processes and promoting fair competition among service providers. Ultimately, the summary provides a snapshot of the bidding landscape for critical infrastructure support through government contracts.
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