Walsh Wins $169.4M Fort Worth North Bypass Channel Contract
A federal award names Walsh Construction Company II for the North Bypass Channel, moving a defined flood-control construction package into the delivery stage.
Walsh Construction Company II, LLC has been awarded a $169,431,703 contract for Fort Worth’s North Bypass Channel. The federal notice records the award on September 23, 2026.
The package is part of the Central City flood-risk-management effort. The award establishes a prime contractor for this channel segment; it does not mean every component of the wider program is under the same contract.
Project at a Glance
- Award:
- $169.4 million
- Prime contractor:
- Walsh Construction Company II, LLC
- Federal contracting agency:
- U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Fort Worth District
- Channel scope:
- Approximately 3,900 feet long and 300 feet wide
- Contract number:
- W9126G26CA034
- Award date:
- September 23, 2026
A Defined Heavy-Civil Package
The described work includes a floodwall along the east side and an earthen levee on the west. Those boundaries make this a substantial excavation and flood-protection assignment rather than a general development award for the surrounding district.
The reviewed award information does not confirm a mobilization date or a current completion milestone. Notice-to-proceed timing and the approved construction sequence remain points to verify with the delivery team.
Likely Trade Opportunities
The documented channel, wall and levee scope suggests potential requirements for excavation, hauling, earthwork compaction, reinforced concrete, surveying and materials testing. Dewatering, temporary access and erosion control may also be necessary depending on the final execution plan. These are scope-based expectations, not confirmed subcontract solicitations.
For civil firms, the practical opportunity is to establish Walsh’s package boundaries and prequalification requirements. Equipment availability, haul distances and placement specifications could materially affect pricing and production planning.
Questions for the Supply Chain
The prime award is identifiable; the subcontractor roster is not established in the records reviewed. Remaining questions include who will perform major earthwork, which concrete and reinforcement packages are available, and how adjacent infrastructure affects access. Contractors should verify those details before assuming the headline contract value translates into an open procurement opportunity.