Galveston Entrance Channel and Houston Ship Channel Bolivar to Redfish, Hopper Dredging, Galveston County, Texas
ID: W912HY25B0003Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE ARMYUS ARMY ENGINEER DISTRICT 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/661f1059aab34e0a9fdbc6308264af4a/view
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    Description

    The Department of Defense, through the US Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Galveston District, is soliciting bids for hopper dredging services in the Galveston Entrance Channel and Houston Ship Channel, specifically from Bolivar to Redfish, in Galveston and Chambers County, Texas. This unrestricted procurement for fiscal year 2025 aims to maintain and enhance critical waterways, ensuring safe navigation and environmental compliance. The total estimated value of the project is approximately $36,190,600, with bids due by January 31, 2025. Interested contractors can reach out to Danelle Tate at danelle.m.tate@usace.army.mil or Curtis Cole at curtis.cole@usace.army.mil for further information.

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    Attachment 1- Sources Sought Synopsis_Bolivar to Redfish.pdf
    The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is seeking industry feedback for a hopper dredging project concerning the Galveston Entrance Channel and Houston Ship Channel, emphasizing interest from small businesses and various minority-owned entities. This announcement serves solely for planning purposes and does not constitute a request for proposals or a commitment to procure. Interested parties must respond by May 9, 2024, and include detailed information about their qualifications and past experience.
    B.01_Pre-Solicitation Notice FY25 Bolivar to Redfish 25B0003 112124.pdf
    The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Galveston District Office, is soliciting bids for a firm-fixed price contract for hopper dredging of the Galveston Entrance Channel and parts of the Houston Ship Channel in Texas for fiscal year 2025. The project includes beneficial beach placement of dredged materials and may extend to additional dredging in Galveston Harbor. The estimated duration for completion is 125 calendar days, with penalties for delays. The total project cost is projected to exceed $10 million, and contractors must provide performance and payment bonds shortly after contract award. The contract is open to all businesses, and prior government contract work is not a prerequisite for bidding. The solicitation is expected to be posted in December 2024 with responses due in January 2025. Additionally, the contractor must register with the System for Award Management (SAM) to receive a government contract. The Galveston District has specific subcontracting goals aimed to promote small and disadvantaged businesses, including those owned by veterans and women, ensuring broad participation in the bidding process.
    C.04_Abstract of Offers_25B0003_31JAN25_PCO_Cole_FINAL.pdf
    The document is an Abstract of Offers for an unrestricted procurement issued by the US Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Galveston District for the financial year 2025. It pertains to the Galveston Entrance Channel and Houston Ship Channel hopper dredging project in Galveston and Chambers County, Texas. The solicitation number is W912HY25B0003, with the offers opened on January 31, 2025. The document records all offers received, detailing the project title, issuing office, and number of amendments issued. The apparent low bidder, Great Lakes Dredge & Dock Company, LLC, is 19.8% above the government's estimate. The offers include various dredging operations, mobilization and demobilization costs, environmental protection measures, and overall estimated amounts for different tasks. Specifically, the total estimated value of the project is reported as $36,190,600. The purpose of the document is to summarize the bids submitted for the dredging project, providing a comprehensive overview of the costs associated with different components and ensuring transparency in the procurement process. This highlights the government's efforts in managing critical infrastructure while adhering to regulatory and environmental standards.
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