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 U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Galveston District is soliciting proposals for the Galveston Harbor and Channel- San Jacinto PA 1 Improvements project in Galveston County, Texas. This is a Total Small Business Set-Aside for a Firm-Fixed Price contract, estimated between $10,000,000.00 and $25,000,000.00. The project involves significant dredging-related construction work. Responses are due May 12, 2026, at 3:00 PM Z.
Scope of Work
The project encompasses several critical improvements at the San Jacinto Placement Area (PA):
- Dike raising
- Outfall structure rehabilitation
- Replacement of existing outfall structures (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 & Timeline
- Contract Type: Firm-Fixed Price
- Estimated Magnitude: $10,000,000.00 to $25,000,000.00
- Period of Performance: Estimated at 400 calendar days after Notice to Proceed (NTP).
- Bonding Requirements: Performance and Payment Bonds are required within 5 calendar days after contract award.
- Solicitation Issue: On or about April 2026.
- Response Date: May 12, 2026, at 3:00 PM Z.
- Published Date: May 11, 2026.
Eligibility / Set-Aside
This procurement is 100% Restricted for Small Business under a Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5).
- NAICS Code: 237990 (Dredging)
- Small Business Size Standard: $45,000,000.00
- Subcontracting Goals (Galveston District): 76.0% Small Business, 1.0% Small Disadvantaged Business, 5.0% Woman-Owned Small Business, 3.0% HubZone Small Business, 17% Veteran-Owned Small Business, and 16.0% Service Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business.
Submission & Evaluation
- 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.
- Plans and specifications will be available for download from SAM.gov; paper copies will not be provided.
Additional Notes
Offerors must be registered with the Systems for Award Management (SAM) to be eligible for an award. For inquiries, contact Danelle Tate at danelle.m.tate@usace.army.mil or 409-766-3116.