Corpus Christi Ship Channel, Texas Placement Area Improvements
ID: W912HY25B0020Type: Presolicitation
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DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE ARMYUS ARMY ENGINEER DISTRICT GALVESTONGALVESTON, TX, 77550-1229, USA

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Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction (237990)

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MAINTENANCE OF CANALS (Z1KB)

Set Aside

Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5) (SBA)

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https://sam.gov/opp/6293f24337e845e89d29872df98451ed/view
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    The Department of Defense, through the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Galveston District Office, is seeking proposals for the Corpus Christi Ship Channel Placement Area Improvements project in Nueces County, Texas. This contract, estimated to exceed $10 million, involves enhancements such as dike raising, culvert inspections, and repair work within the Corpus Christi Inner Harbor, with a primary completion timeframe of 200 calendar days following the Notice to Proceed, plus an optional 100 days for additional work. The project is a total small business set-aside, emphasizing the importance of SAM registration and specific subcontracting goals for small, disadvantaged, and veteran-owned businesses. Interested contractors should contact Lillie Johnson at lillie.s.johnson@usace.army.mil or Traci Robicheaux at traci.d.robicheaux@usace.army.mil for further details, and are encouraged to submit proposals electronically, adhering to the outlined timelines for performance and payment bonds.

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    B.01 Pre-Solicitation Notice FY25 CCSC PA IMPROVEMENTS _25B0020_ 13 Feb 2025.pdf
    The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Galveston District, is seeking a contractor for placement area improvements to the Corpus Christi Ship Channel in Nueces County, Texas, as part of its FY25 initiatives. The project, designated W912HY25B0020, is set aside entirely for small businesses and is estimated to exceed $10 million. The scope involves enhancements to various inner harbor placement areas, including dike raises, culvert repairs, and dewatering operations, with a completion time of about 300 days from the Notice to Proceed. Contractors must provide performance and payment bonds shortly after award and commence work within 10 days. Bids will be accepted via the Procurement Integrated Enterprise Environment (PIEE) and require registration with the System for Award Management (SAM). A notarized letter appointing an entity administrator is necessary for registration. Subcontracting goals include a minimum of 49% to small businesses and other specific targets for various minority-owned categories. The solicitation is expected to be issued in May 2025 with responses due by June 2025. All interested vendors are encouraged to monitor the designated online platforms for updated plans and specifications, emphasizing the importance of electronic submission well in advance of deadlines. This document underscores the government's commitment to engaging small businesses in significant infrastructure projects.
    B.01 Updated Pre-Solicitation Notice FY25 CCSC PA IMPROVEMENTS _25B0020_ 13 Feb 2025.pdf
    The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Galveston District Office, is releasing a pre-solicitation synopsis for a contract related to the Corpus Christi Ship Channel in Nueces County, Texas. This small business set-aside project, estimated at over $10 million, calls for improvements in placement areas, including dike raising, culvert inspections, and repair work at specific sites within the Corpus Christi Inner Harbor. The completion time for the main contract task is projected at 200 calendar days following the Notice to Proceed, with an additional 100 days for optional work. Contractors must provide performance and payment bonds within five days after award and begin work within ten days. The document invites bidders to submit proposals electronically, stressing the importance of early submissions to facilitate transmission. Furthermore, the solicitation emphasizes the importance of the contractors’ SAM registration and outlines specific subcontracting goals aimed at various business categories, including small, disadvantaged, and veteran-owned companies. The document is aimed at fostering competitive bidding while ensuring compliance with government contracting standards and support for small businesses.
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