Galveston Harbor and Channel, Texas and Houston Ship Channel, Texas Galveston Entrance and Bolivar to Redfish Hopper Dredging, in Galveston and Chambers County, Texas
ID: W912HY25B0003Type: Solicitation
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 CANALS (Z1KB)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/a1c2762150c24b4c846f8b95e5b38aab/view
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    Description

    The Department of Defense, through the U.S. Army Engineer District Galveston, is soliciting bids for hopper dredging services in the Galveston Harbor and Channel, as well as the Houston Ship Channel from Bolivar to Redfish, located in Galveston and Chambers County, Texas. This unrestricted procurement for fiscal year 2025 aims to maintain and enhance the navigability of these critical waterways, which are vital for commercial shipping and regional economic activity. Interested contractors should note that the primary contact for this solicitation is Danelle Tate, who can be reached at danelle.m.tate@usace.army.mil or by phone at 409-766-3116, while Curtis Cole serves as the secondary contact at curtis.cole@usace.army.mil or 409-766-3185.

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    Attachment 1- Sources Sought Synopsis_Bolivar to Redfish.pdf
    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.
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