USACE National Enterprise Dredging Center Scope Dredge to Budget Contract

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Galveston District is issuing a two‑phase, qualifications‑based solicitation for “Scope Dredge to Budget” work across multiple Texas waterways, including the Sabine‑Neches Waterway, Galveston Harbor, Houston Ship Channel, Texas City Ship Channel, and others. Phase 1 will evaluate technical qualifications (bonding capacity, past performance, plant capability) of up to five offerors; Phase 2 will solicit detailed technical and price proposals from the selected firms. The effort involves maintenance and advanced dredging using hopper, pipeline, and mechanical dredges to depths ranging from –16 ft to –60 ft MLLW, with sediment transport distances up to 38 mi to designated disposal or beneficial‑use sites. The goal is to maximize dredged volume within a fixed budget while meeting schedule, environmental, and performance requirements. • Virtual Industry Day on 16 Oct 2026 (0900‑1300 ET) for briefings and Q&A. • Questions due by 08 Sep 2026 (10 AM ET). • Up to five qualified firms will be down‑selected for Phase 2. • Required capabilities: hopper, pipeline/mechanical dredges; bonding capacity; proven dredge plant. • Multiple Texas ports and intracoastal waterways are in scope, with varied disposal options (ocean sites, upland, beneficial‑use). • No cost or detailed design information required in Phase 1.