FY26 CCSC INNER BASIN TO VIOLA MAINTENANCE DREDGING
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Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
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Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Galveston District Office is soliciting bids for FY26 Corpus Christi Shipping Channel (CCSC) Inner Basin to Viola Maintenance Dredging in Corpus Christi, TX. This project involves maintenance dredging of hotspots within the main CCSC and La Quinta Channel. The competition is Unrestricted Full and Open. Bids are due April 3, 2026.
Scope of Work
This project requires maintenance dredging services for the Corpus Christi Shipping Channel (CCSC) between the Inner Basin and Viola Turning Basin. The work specifically targets hotspots within the main CCSC and La Quinta Channel. Dredged material will be placed in designated upland confined, open water, and beneficial use sites located within Nueces County, Texas. A pipeline dredge is required, with a production rate of 10,000 Cubic Yards (CY) per day.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Firm-fixed price.
- Estimated Magnitude: $5,000,000.00 to $10,000,000.00.
- Period of Performance: 126 calendar days after Notice to Proceed (NTP), with a potential for 144 additional days across five options.
- Work Commencement: Within 10 calendar days after acknowledgement of the NTP.
- Bonding: Performance and Payment Bonds are required within 5 calendar days after contract award. Liquidated damages will be assessed for delays.
Submission & Eligibility
- Competition: Unrestricted full and open competition.
- NAICS Code: 237990 (Dredging), with a small business size standard of $45,000,000.00.
- Submission Method: Bids must be submitted via the Procurement Integrated Enterprise Environment (PIEE) Solicitation Module. Offerors are recommended to submit bids at least 2 hours prior to the response time.
- Registration: Offerors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM). A notarized letter appointing the Authorized Entity Administrator is required for SAM registration activation.
- Documents: Plans and specifications will only be available for download from PIEE; no paper or CD copies will be provided.
Key Dates & Contact
- Solicitation Published: March 30, 2026.
- Bids Due: April 3, 2026, by 6:00 PM ET.
- Primary Contact: Wesley Baskovic, wesley.n.baskovic@usace.army.mil, 309-948-9988.