# USACE Awards Houston Ship Channel Dredging Contract

The US Army Corps of Engineers Galveston District awarded a **$16.15 million** firm-fixed-price contract to Matthews Brothers Dredging for maintenance dredging of the Houston Ship Channel in Harris County, Texas. The contract, funded by FY2026 civil construction funds, covers dredging activities from Sims Bayou to the Upper Turning Basin, including dock-dredging options, with completion expected by April 9, 2027. Dredged material will be placed at the Rosa Allen Placement Area.

- This contract highlights ongoing federal investment in maintaining critical maritime infrastructure to support commercial navigation and regional economic activity.
- Procurement professionals should note the use of firm-fixed-price contracting and the inclusion of dock-dredging options, which may influence future bidding strategies.
- Contractors specializing in dredging and marine construction can evaluate similar opportunities in civil infrastructure maintenance funded through USACE districts.
- The timeline and funding source (FY2026 civil construction funds) provide insight into budget cycles and project scheduling for related waterway maintenance projects.

**Jurisdictions:** federal
**Industries:** Construction & Infrastructure
**Topics:** Physical Infrastructure
**Published:** September 28, 2026

### Government Entities
- US Army Corps of Engineers Galveston District (USACE)
- US Department of War

### Vendors
- Matthews Brothers Dredging (prime contractor)

### Sources
- [Matthews Brothers tapped for Houston Ship Channel dredging](https://www.bairdmaritime.com/marine-projects/dredging/matthews-brothers-houston-dredging-contract) - bairdmaritime.com