Houston Ship Channel - Sims to Turning Basin Dredging

Project ID: W912HY26BA015 FederalOpportunitiesSources Sought

Overview

Agency	USACE Galveston District
Deadline	01/30/26
Posted	01/14/26
Estimated Value	$20,000,000 - $60,000,000 (AI estimate)
Set Aside	None
NAICS	237990 - Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction
PSC	Z1KB - Maintenance Of Canals
Location	Houston, TX United States

Description

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This is a SOURCES SOUGHT announcement; a market survey for information only, to be used for preliminary planning purposes. THIS IS NOT A SOLICITATION FOR PROPOSALS AND NO CONTRACT WILL BE AWARDED FROM THIS ANNOUNCEMENT. No reimbursement will be made for any costs associated with providing information in response to this notice or any follow up information requests. Respondents will not be notified of the results of the evaluation. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Galveston District has been tasked to solicit for and award Houston Ship Channel Sims to Turning Basin Dredging in Harris County, Texas for the Houston Resident Office. Proposed project will be a competitive, firm-fixed price, Stand-Alone contract procured in accordance with FAR 14, Sealed Bidding process. The type of set-aside decision to be issued will depend upon the capabilities of the responses to this notice. The purpose of this announcement is to gain knowledge of interest, capabilities and qualifications of various members of industry, to include the Small Business Community: Small Business, Section 8(a), Historically Underutilized Business Zones (HUB-Zone), Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB), and Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB). The Government must ensure there is adequate competition of responsible firms. Small business, Section 8(a), HUBZone, SDVOSB and WOSB businesses are highly encouraged to participate. The Government is seeking qualified, experienced sources capable of performing dredging of the main stem Houston Ship Channel generally between Sims Bayou all the way to, and including, the upper Turning Basin with options for Port of Houston docks with all material being placed in Rosa Allen, an upland confined Placement Area. Contractor should provide examples of being a prime contractor dredging deep draft navigation channels and provide production rates.

Summary (Newest Update)

Background The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers – Galveston District is seeking to solicit and award a contract for dredging the Houston Ship Channel from Sims Bayou to the upper Turning Basin in Harris County, Texas. This project aims to enhance navigation capabilities and ensure adequate competition among responsible firms, particularly encouraging participation from small businesses, including those classified as Small Business, Section 8(a), HUBZone, SDVOSB, and WOSB. Work Details The contractor will be responsible for dredging operations along the main stem of the Houston Ship Channel, specifically between Sims Bayou and the upper Turning Basin. The work includes options for dredging at Port of Houston docks with all dredged material to be placed in Rosa Allen, an upland confined placement area. Contractors must demonstrate experience as prime contractors in dredging deep draft navigation channels and provide production rates. Compliance with USACE Safety and Health Requirements Manual (EM 385-1-1) and all applicable federal, state, and local laws is mandatory. Period of Performance The estimated duration of the project is 180 calendar days. Place of Performance Harris County, Texas.

Contacts

Contact name	Ashley Griffin
Contact email	ashley.l.griffin@usace.army.mil
Contact phone	(409) 766-3180
Secondary contact name	Curtis COLE
Secondary contact email	curtis.cole@usace.army.mil
Secondary contact phone	(409) 766-3185