OQIC Hydro Data.zip

This is a zipped data file related to the Old Queen Isabella Causeway Removal & Artificial Reef project managed by the Texas General Land Office (GLO) in Cameron County, Texas. The project involves marine demolition of the Old Queen Isabella Causeway, including removal of concrete pile caps, pilings, railings, and deck spans, followed by transportation and placement of salvageable materials to create an artificial reef approximately 10.1 miles offshore of the Brownsville Ship Channel entrance jetties. Key dates include a virtual pre-proposal conference on January 14, 2025, and proposal submissions due February 7, 2025, at 2:00 p.m. CT. The project has an estimated construction period of 270 calendar days after Notice to Proceed, with anticipated contract execution in April 2025.

The project is funded through the Gulf of Mexico Energy Security Act (GOMESA) with an estimated cost range of $11 million to $15 million for the base scope of work. Contractors must provide performance bonds for contracts over $100,000 and payment bonds for contracts over $25,000. Proposal evaluation criteria include cost (40%), experience/qualifications (25%), technical proposal (25%), safety/quality/cost controls (5%), and overall response quality (5%). Liquidated damages of $500 per day will be assessed for failure to achieve substantial completion within the contracted timeframe. No specific set-aside designations are mentioned, but contractors must demonstrate financial solvency and possess specialized marine construction expertise.