FY26 CCSC INNER BASIN TO VIOLA MAINTENANCE DREDGING
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Qualification Details
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.
Next steps
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 (W076 ENDIST GALVESTON) is procuring services for FY26 Corpus Christi Shipping Channel (CCSC) maintenance dredging between the Inner Basin and Viola Turning Basin in Corpus Christi, TX. This is an unrestricted full and open competition for a firm-fixed price contract. The solicitation is expected on or about January 20, 2026, with responses due on or about February 20, 2026.
Scope of Work
This project involves maintenance dredging of hotspots within the main CCSC and La Quinta Channel. Dredged material will be placed in upland confined, open water, and beneficial use sites within Nueces County, Texas.
Key Requirements / Deliverables
- Method: Pipeline dredge.
- Production Rate: 10,000 Cubic Yards (CY) per day.
- Completion Time: 126 calendar days after Notice to Proceed, with potential for 144 additional days across five options.
- Work Commencement: Within 10 calendar days after acknowledgement of the Notice to Proceed.
Contract & Timeline
- Contract Type: Firm-fixed price.
- Estimated Magnitude: $5,000,000.00 to $10,000,000.00.
- NAICS Code: 237990 (Dredging).
- Small Business Size Standard: $45,000,000.00.
- Solicitation Issue Date: On or about January 20, 2026.
- Response Date: On or about February 20, 2026.
- Bonding Requirements: Performance and Payment Bonds due within 5 calendar days after award.
- Liquidated Damages: Will be assessed for delays.
Submission & Evaluation
- Submission Method: Bids must be submitted via the Procurement Integrated Enterprise Environment (PIEE) Solicitation Module.
- Submission Recommendation: Offers should be submitted at least 2 hours prior to the response time.
- Pre-award Documents: Due within 2 working days after Bid Opening.
Additional Notes
- Plans and specifications will only be available for download from PIEE; no paper or compact disc versions will be provided.
- 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.
- Primary Contact: Wesley Baskovic, wesley.n.baskovic@usace.army.mil, 309-948-9988.