Old Queen Isabella Causeway Removal & Artificial Reef, Cameron County, TX

The Texas General Land Office (GLO) has issued a Request for Proposals (RFP No. 0719-LP) for a comprehensive coastal construction project involving the removal of the Old Queen Isabella Causeway and the creation of an artificial reef in Cameron County, Texas. The project requires marine demolition services to remove concrete pile caps, pilings, railings, and deck spans from the existing causeway, with subsequent transportation and placement of salvageable materials to construct a submerged engineered reef approximately 10.1 miles offshore of the Brownsville Ship Channel entrance jetties. Qualified contractors must possess specialized marine construction expertise and be capable of executing complex marine deconstruction and reef-building activities. The proposal evaluation will be based on multiple criteria: cost (40%), experience/qualifications (25%), technical proposal (25%), safety/quality/cost controls (5%), and overall response quality (5%). Key project dates include a virtual pre-proposal conference on January 14, 2025, with proposals due on February 7, 2025, at 2:00 p.m. CT, and an anticipated construction period of 270 calendar days after Notice to Proceed, with expected 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. No specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises are mentioned in the documentation. Contractors must provide performance bonds for contracts exceeding $100,000 and payment bonds for contracts over $25,000. The GLO will require the selected contractor to demonstrate financial solvency and adequate capitalization by submitting detailed financial documentation within three business days of receiving a Notice of Intent to Award. Liquidated damages of $500 per day will be assessed for failure to achieve substantial completion within the contracted timeframe. The project includes specific requirements for environmental protection and wildlife monitoring, and contractors must maintain appropriate insurance coverage throughout the project duration. Interested vendors must carefully review all attached documents, including the main RFP and two issued addendums, which provide critical details about project specifications, requirements, and clarifications.