HOUSTON SHIP CHANNEL, TEXAS, REDFISH TO MORGANS POINT, HOPPER DREDGING, IN HARRIS, CHAMBERS AND GALVESTON COUNTIES, TEXAS IN HARRIS, CHAMBERS AND GALVESTON COUNTIES, TEXAS
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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.
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- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
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Quick Summary
The Department of the Army, Galveston District (USACE), has awarded a Firm Fixed-Price contract for Hopper Dredging in the Houston Ship Channel, Texas, from Redfish to Morgan's Point. The award was made to Weeks Marine, Inc. on March 26, 2026, for a total amount of $95,139,000.00.
Scope of Work
This contract covers essential maintenance dredging operations within the Houston Ship Channel (HSC) and Brazosport Channel (BSC) Flare, spanning Harris, Chambers, and Galveston Counties, Texas. Key deliverables include:
- Mobilization and Demobilization
- Dredging of specified sections of the HSC and BSC Flare
- Sea Turtle Protection measures for both HSC and BSC Flare areas
- ODMDS (Open-Water Dredged Material Disposal Site) Monitor Surveys
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Firm Fixed-Price, competitive solicitation
- Awardee: Weeks Marine, Inc.
- Award Date: March 26, 2026
- Total Award Value: $95,139,000.00
- Award for Schedule No. 1: $66,499,250.00
- Set-Aside: Unrestricted Procurement (as indicated by "Other than Small" business offerors)
- Product Service Code: Z1KB (Maintenance Of Canals)
- Department/Office: DEPT OF DEFENSE / DEPT OF THE ARMY / W076 ENDIST GALVESTON
- Place of Performance: La Porte, TX (encompassing Harris, Chambers, and Galveston Counties)
Solicitation & Evaluation
The original solicitation was issued on December 15, 2025, and opened on February 24, 2026, with six amendments. An abstract of offers indicated four bidders, with The Dutra Group initially identified as the apparent low bidder. However, the final award was made to Weeks Marine, Inc. through a competitive process.
Contact Information
For inquiries regarding this award, contact Alton Meyer at alton.h.meyer@usace.army.mil or 409-766-3167.