Description
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Galveston District is conducting a market‑research “Sources Sought” effort to gauge industry capability for a FY27 maintenance dredging contract on the Corpus Christi Ship Channel (CCSC) entrance. The work will be performed with a trailing‑suction hopper dredge, include condition surveys, dredge a defined channel segment (‑33+000 to +7+000), and place spoil either offshore or on San Jose Island. The contract’s period of performance is 180 calendar days after a Notice to Proceed, with an estimated construction value between $10 M and $25 M. Respondents must submit capability statements, past project examples, bonding capacity, and small‑business status information by 2:00 PM CT on 09 Oct 2026. Anticipated solicitation issuance is March 2027, proposal due April 2027, and award May 2027.
• Scope: Maintenance dredging of CCSC entrance channel using a hopper dredge.
• Duration: Up to 180 days of work after NTP.
• Estimated value: $10 M‑$25 M.
• Required info: UEI/CAGE, past hopper‑dredge projects, bonding capacity, small‑business certifications.
• Key dates: Response deadline 09 Oct 2026; solicitation expected Mar 2027; award May 2027.
• Primary contact: Jessica Heidelberg ([email protected], (409) 766‑3095).