Galveston Harbor and Channel- San Jacinto PA 1 Improvements, Galveston County, Texas
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
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 Department of the Army, USACE Galveston District, has issued a Pre-Solicitation Notice for Galveston Harbor and Channel- San Jacinto PA 1 Improvements in Galveston County, Texas. This upcoming Firm-Fixed Price contract, estimated between $10M and $25M, is a Total Small Business Set-Aside for dredging-related maintenance. The solicitation is expected in April 2026, with responses due on or about May 4, 2026.
Scope of Work
This project involves critical improvements at the San Jacinto Placement Area (PA), including:
- Dike raising
- Outfall structure rehabilitation
- Replacement of existing outfall structure (Cell B)
- Construction of new outfall structures at Cell B The work is located along the Galveston seawall and is accessible from the seawall and Fort Point Road.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Firm-Fixed Price
- Estimated Magnitude: $10,000,000.00 to $25,000,000.00
- Period of Performance: Estimated 400 calendar days after Notice to Proceed.
- Bonding Requirements: Performance and Payment Bonds required within 5 calendar days after award.
- NAICS Code: 237990 (Dredging)
- Small Business Size Standard: $45,000,000.00
Eligibility & Set-Aside
This is a Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5), 100% restricted for small businesses. Subcontracting goals for the Galveston District include:
- Small Business: 76.0%
- Small Disadvantaged Business: 1.0%
- Woman-Owned Small Business: 5.0%
- HubZone Small Business: 3.0%
- Veteran-Owned Small Business: 17%
- Service Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business: 16.0%
Key Dates & Submission
- Pre-Solicitation Published: April 3, 2026
- Solicitation Release (Estimated): On or about April 2026
- Response Date (Estimated): May 4, 2026, at 4:00 PM ET (or on or about May 2026)
- Pre-award documents must be furnished within 2 working days after Bid Opening.
- Contractors shall begin work within 10 calendar days after acknowledgement of the Notice to Proceed.
Additional Notes
Plans and specifications will not be available in paper format. Offerors must be registered with the System for Award Management (SAM) to receive an award. Contact: Danelle Tate, danelle.m.tate@usace.army.mil, 409-766-3116.