USACE HSC Sims to Turning Basin & Light Draft Channel Mechanical Dredging

This pre-solicitation notice seeks information from contractors interested in dredging and debris removal services for the Houston Ship Channel in Texas. Issued by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Engineering District Galveston, the opportunity includes Schedule No. 1 to dredge approximately 713,000 cubic yards in sections 1-7 and remove 580 tons of debris, with options to dredge additional volumes and remove further debris in other sections. Responses from interested parties should include qualifications, experience on similar projects, and bonding capacity. The evaluation criteria will consider the contractor's experience and capabilities. The response deadline is April 7, 2023.

The solicitation may consider set-asides for small businesses, including 8(a), HUBZone, service-disabled veteran-owned, or woman-owned small businesses. The primary NAICS code is 237990 and the estimated contract value is between $10-25 million. Schedule No. 1 is expected to take 247 calendar days, with Options 1 and 2 extending the timelines. The estimated quantities for dredging total 1,230,000 cubic yards and debris removal is 1,230 tons. The solicitation is planned for April 2023, with responses due in May and award in June.