This solicitation is for the dredging of the Houston Ship Channel, specifically between Sims Bayou and the upper turning basin area. Options for dredging docks will be included, with material going to the Rosa Allen Placement Area. [1]
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Dredging scope covers Sims Bayou to upper turning basin. [1]
Material disposal is designated for the Rosa Allen Placement Area. [1]
Official SAM.gov noticeDREDGING OF THE HOUSTON SHIP CHANNEL GENERALLY BETWEEN SIMS BAYOU AND ALL THE WAY TO, AND INCLUDING, THE UPPER TURNING BASIN AREA.
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DREDGING OF THE HOUSTON SHIP CHANNEL GENERALLY BETWEEN SIMS BAYOU AND ALL THE WAY TO, AND INCLUDING, THE UPPER TURNING BASIN AREA.
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DREDGING OF THE HOUSTON SHIP CHANNEL GENERALLY BETWEEN SIMS BAYOU AND ALL THE WAY TO, AND INCLUDING, THE UPPER TURNING BASIN AREA. OPTIONS FOR DREDGING DOCKS WILL BE INCLUDED. MATERIAL WILL GO TO ROSA ALLEN PLACEMENT AREA.
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Aug 24, 2026 · 1 field changed
Archive date2027-08-102027-08-24
Aug 10, 2026 · 7 fields changed
TitleHouston Ship Channel - Sims to Turning Basin DredgingHouston Ship Channel Sims to Turning Basin Maintenance DredgingNotice typePresolicitationSolicitationResponse deadline2026-06-17T16:00:00+00:002026-09-10T15:00:00+00:00Archive date2026-07-022027-08-10Set-asideNo Set aside usedRemovedDescriptionThe U. S. Army Corps of Engineers, Galveston District Office requires a contract for USACE Galveston District, FY26 Houston Ship Channel - Sims to Turning Basin Dredging Unrestricted Procurement THE WORK CONSISTS OF: Schedule 1 - The scope of this contract is to perform dredging between Sims Bayou all the way to, and including, the upper Turning Basin area of the Houston Ship Channel. Option No. 1 - Dredging of the Port of Houston Authority Docks and tire and debris removal. Additional details are available in the attached notice.DREDGING OF THE HOUSTON SHIP CHANNEL GENERALLY BETWEEN SIMS BAYOU AND ALL THE WAY TO, AND INCLUDING, THE UPPER TURNING BASIN AREA. OPTIONS FOR DREDGING DOCKS WILL BE INCLUDED. MATERIAL WILL GO TO ROSA ALLEN PLACEMENT AREA.Documents1Removed
May 27, 2026 · 5 fields changed
Notice typeSources SoughtPresolicitationResponse deadline2026-01-30T22:00:00+00:002026-06-17T16:00:00+00:00Archive date2026-02-142026-07-02Set-asideNot previously reportedNo Set aside usedDescriptionThis is a SOURCES SOUGHT announcement; a market survey for information only, to be used for preliminary planning purposes. THIS IS NOT A SOLICITATION FOR PROPOSALS AND NO CONTRACT WILL BE AWARDED FROM THIS ANNOUNCEMENT. No reimbursement will be made for any costs associated with providing information in response to this notice or any follow up information requests. Respondents will not be notified of the results of the evaluation. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers - Galveston District has been tasked to solicit for and award Houston Ship Channel - Sims to Turning Basin Dredging in Harris County, Texas for the Houston Resident Office. Proposed project will be a competitive, firm-fixed price, Stand-Alone contract procured in accordance with FAR 14, Sealed Bidding process. The type of set-aside decision to be issued will depend upon the capabilities of the responses to this notice. The purpose of this announcement is to gain knowledge of interest, capabilities and qualifications of various members of industry, to include the Small Business Community: Small Business, Section 8(a), Historically Underutilized Business Zones (HUB-Zone), Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB), and Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB). The Government must ensure there is adequate competition of responsible firms. Small business, Section 8(a), HUBZone, SDVOSB and WOSB businesses are highly encouraged to participate. The Government is seeking qualified, experienced sources capable of performing dredging of the main stem Houston Ship Channel generally between Sims Bayou all the way to, and including, the upper Turning Basin with options for Port of Houston docks with all material being placed in Rosa Allen, an upland confined Placement Area. Contractor should provide examples of being a prime contractor dredging deep draft navigation channels and provide production rates.The U. S. Army Corps of Engineers, Galveston District Office requires a contract for USACE Galveston District, FY26 Houston Ship Channel - Sims to Turning Basin Dredging Unrestricted Procurement THE WORK CONSISTS OF: Schedule 1 - The scope of this contract is to perform dredging between Sims Bayou all the way to, and including, the upper Turning Basin area of the Houston Ship Channel. Option No. 1 - Dredging of the Port of Houston Authority Docks and tire and debris removal. Additional details are available in the attached notice.
Notice history
Solicitation · LatestPosted Aug 24, 2026 · response deadline Sep 10, 2026, 3:00 PM UTC
SolicitationPosted Aug 10, 2026 · response deadline Sep 10, 2026, 3:00 PM UTC
PresolicitationPosted May 27, 2026 · response deadline Jun 17, 2026, 4:00 PM UTC
Sources SoughtPosted Jan 14, 2026 · response deadline Jan 30, 2026, 10:00 PM UTC