The Department of Defense, through the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Galveston District, is seeking bids for the Houston Ship Channel (HSC), Texas Expansion Channel Improvement Project (ECIP) Beltway 8 Dredge Management Placement Area (DMPA). The project involves significant earthwork construction to establish a new dredge management placement area, including grading, clearing, and the construction of perimeter dikes and drainage features. This initiative is crucial for enhancing the operational capacity of the Houston Ship Channel, which serves as a vital navigation route for Port Houston and surrounding areas. Interested small businesses must prepare for a contract valued between $25 million and $100 million, with bids due around December 27, 2024. For further inquiries, contact James Spenn at james.j.spenn@usace.army.mil or Jeremy Babb at jeremy.babb@usace.army.mil.