Gulf Intracoastal Waterway, Texas, Rollover to Causeway and Bolivar Flare with Chocolate Bayou Pipeline Maintenance Dredging, Galveston and Chambers Counties, Texas
ID: W912HY25X12ZDType: 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 CANALS (Z1KB)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/e14fc3b1d81b468992fab31f9ba305d6/view
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    The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Galveston District, is seeking industry interest for maintenance dredging on the Gulf Intracoastal Waterway, specifically between High Island and Chocolate Bayou in Texas. The project involves approximately 800,000 cubic yards of dredging, with potential options for additional work at Chocolate Bayou or Offats Bayou, and is estimated to cost between $5 million and $10 million. This maintenance is crucial for ensuring navigability and safety in the waterway, which is vital for commercial and recreational activities in the region. Interested firms must respond by March 18, 2025, providing detailed qualifications and bonding capacities, with the official solicitation expected around June 2025. For inquiries, contact Jose Jacinto at jose.jacinto@usace.army.mil or Curtis Cole Jr. at curtis.cole@usace.army.mil.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Jose Jacinto
    jose.jacinto@usace.army.mil
    Curtis Cole Jr.
    (409) 766-3185
    curtis.cole@usace.army.mil
    Files
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    Sources Sought Synopsis.docx
    The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ Galveston District issued a Sources Sought Synopsis for maintenance dredging on the Gulf Intracoastal Waterway, specifically between High Island and Chocolate Bayou in Texas. This announcement aims to gather industry interest and information on capabilities, particularly from small businesses and other specified categories. The project entails approximately 800,000 cubic yards of dredging, with multiple options for additional work—such as dredging at Chocolate Bayou or Offats Bayou. The total construction cost is estimated between $5 million and $10 million, with a required performance and payment bond post-award. Interested firms must respond by March 18, 2025, and provide detailed information, including qualifications and bonding capacities. There is no commitment of contract award from this announcement; it serves solely for planning purposes. Official solicitation is expected around June 2025. This process not only aims to ensure adequate competition but also emphasizes regulatory compliance and safety in all project undertakings. Responses must be submitted to designated contacts at the Corps of Engineers by the specified deadline to be considered.
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