Houston Ship Channel – Bayport Flare & Redfish to Beacon 78, Hopper Dredging, in Chambers County, Texas
ID: W912HY25X11TKType: 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/ba8130441dc643a3ae8e54bca9eb519b/view
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    The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Galveston District, is seeking qualified contractors for the maintenance dredging of the Houston Ship Channel and Bayport Flare in Chambers County, Texas. The project entails approximately 1.5 million cubic yards of dredging, with the expectation that contractors can demonstrate prior hopper dredging experience and the capacity to produce at least 20,000 cubic yards daily, with completion anticipated within 100 days from the notice to proceed. This initiative is crucial for maintaining navigational channels and supporting maritime operations in the region. Interested firms must submit their qualifications and bonding capacity by November 19, 2024, with an estimated construction funding range between $25 million and $100 million, and the solicitation is expected to be issued in mid-2025. For further inquiries, contact Al Meyer at alton.h.meyer@usace.army.mil or Curtis Cole at curtis.cole@usace.army.mil.

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    Sources Sought Synopsis_Bayport Flare and HSC.pdf
    The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Galveston District, is conducting a sources sought synopsis regarding the maintenance dredging of the Houston Ship Channel and Bayport Flare in Chambers County, Texas. This announcement aims to assess industry interest and capabilities, particularly from small businesses, in preparation for a future contract. The project involves approximately 1.5 million cubic yards of dredging, with options for additional work, requiring experienced contractors familiar with similar conditions. Responses are sought from firms with prior hopper dredging experience, demonstrating capacity to produce at least 20,000 cubic yards daily. Completion is expected within 100 days from the notice to proceed, with stringent bonding and performance requirements. The estimated funding range for construction is between $25 million and $100 million. Interested firms must provide detailed qualifications, bonding capacity, and indicate their willingness to participate under various small business classifications. The expected timeline for solicitation issuance is mid-2025, with a response deadline of November 19, 2024. This synopsis serves as a preliminary inquiry only and is not a procurement commitment from the Corps of Engineers.
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