# USACE Awards Fort Worth Flood Control Contract

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Fort Worth District awarded a **$169.4 million** firm-fixed-price contract to Walsh Construction Company II, LLC on September 24, 2026, for the construction of the North Bypass Channel in Fort Worth, Texas. This project is a key component of the Modified Central City Flood Risk Management Project aimed at reducing flood risk for over one million residents and critical infrastructure. Construction is scheduled to begin in early 2027 with completion targeted for 2029, marking a significant transition from planning to execution for this major flood mitigation effort.

- The contract award signals substantial federal investment in flood risk management infrastructure in Texas, highlighting opportunities for contractors specializing in large-scale civil construction.
- Procurement professionals should note the firm-fixed-price nature of the contract, emphasizing the importance of cost certainty in major infrastructure projects.
- This project underscores the ongoing collaboration between federal agencies like USACE and local entities such as the City of Fort Worth and Tarrant Regional Water District, which may influence future procurement strategies.
- Companies with expertise in flood control and water management infrastructure may find increased demand as similar projects advance nationwide.

**Jurisdictions:** federal
**Industries:** Construction & Infrastructure
**Topics:** Physical Infrastructure
**Published:** September 24, 2026

### Government Entities
- U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Fort Worth District (USACE)
- Tarrant Regional Water District
- City of Fort Worth

### Vendors
- Walsh Construction Company II, LLC (prime contractor)

### Key Quotes
> This award moves the Central City project from planning to construction on a critical flood-risk-management feature for Fort Worth.
> — Lee Forsgren, Senior Official Performing the Duties of the Assistant Secretary of the Army for Civil Works

> The North Bypass Channel is a critical piece of the operational heart of the Modified Central City Project. Moving dirt on this scale reinforces our mission to deliver critical engineering solutions that protect lives, secure infrastructure, and reduce catastrophic flood risks for generations to come.
> — Col. Marlon S. Ringo, Commander of the USACE Fort Worth District

### Sources
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	USACE awards contract for Central City North Bypass Channel > Fort Worth District  > News Releases
](https://www.swf.usace.army.mil/Media/News-Releases/Article/4610167/usace-awards-contract-for-central-city-north-bypass-channel/) - Usace