NIGP 95926: Breakwater Construction, Maintenance, and Repair

NIGP 95926 Breakwater Construction, Maintenance, and Repair is an Item code under which state and local governments procure seawall replacement, bulkhead reconstruction, debris deflector repair, and riprap breakwater installation to protect shorelines and waterfront infrastructure. Recent solicitations show municipalities and special districts purchasing concrete or fiber-reinforced polymer bulkhead systems, living seawall modules, breakwater construction with riprap placement, and associated site restoration work. The issuing-body mix spans cities (West Sacramento, Sarasota, Cibolo, Palm Beach), counties (DeKalb, Pasco, Collier), and special-purpose districts (Coastal Bend Bays & Estuaries Program, Georgia World Congress Center Authority). Counties and municipalities dominate activity, with Collier County and the City of Sarasota appearing as repeat procurers; Collier County maintains a standing IFQ for marine construction services with annual historical spending around $500,000, while Sarasota and Palm Beach are actively replacing significant bulkhead and seawall infrastructure through grant-funded projects.

Recent opportunities show concentrated activity in coastal Florida and Texas, with secondary activity in California and Georgia. The City of West Sacramento posted ITB 25065 for a $350,000 public boat dock debris deflector removal and reinstallation on the Sacramento River (response due July 10, 2025), requiring California Class "A" contractor licensing and prevailing wage compliance with environmental constraints tied to California Department of Fish and Wildlife regulations. The City of Sarasota solicited sealed bids through ITB #26-14JS for replacement of approximately 1,500 linear feet of bulkhead at Bayfront Park with fiber-reinforced polymer piles and reinforced concrete cap, funded through a $3,588,000 FDEP grant with a total project cost near $6.2 million and a June 30, 2026 deadline for FDEP grant compliance. The Coastal Bend Bays & Estuaries Program sought sealed bids for the Deadman Island Restoration and Protection project in Aransas Bay, Texas, with base work spanning 1,750 linear feet of graded riprap breakwater and placement of approximately 13,300 cubic yards of sand fill to create 3.2 acres of island (bids due April 15, 2026, with an engineer's estimate of $4.7 to $5.4 million). Collier County issued IFQ No. 25-8346 for marine construction contractor services covering beach maintenance, seawall repairs, dock and ramp installations, dredging, and underwater repairs with a three-year term and two optional one-year renewals. The Town of Palm Beach posted RFQ No. 2026-020 and 2026-012 for progressive design-build services for mid-town seawall replacement, with mandatory pre-proposal meetings on March 31, 2026, and submission deadline of April 30, 2026. Federal compliance requirements appear frequently—Davis-Bacon prevailing wage, Streambed Alteration Agreements, Army Corps of Engineers permits, and FDEP environmental clearances are standard for waterfront work, particularly in grant-funded projects. Performance and payment bonds equal to 100 percent of contract price are routine.