241216 _ Living Shoreline Design_Build RFP.pdf

CITY OF BRUNSWICK, GEORGIA

DECEMBER 2024

REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL

DESIGN-BUILD SERVICES

FOR

LIVING SHORELINE BANK STABILIZATION

PROJECT

Engineering & Public Works 525 Lakewood Ave

Brunswick, Georgia 31520 galberson@cityofbrunswick-ga.gov mailto:galberson@cityofbrunswick-ga.gov

DESIGN-BUILD OF LIVING SHORELINE BANK STABILIZATION

AT HOWARD COFFIN PARK IN

THE CITY OF BRUNSWICK

Project Overview

The City of Brunswick is soliciting proposals for a design-build project to develop a living shoreline along a section of tidal ditch at Howard Coffin Park. The selected contractor will provide a comprehensive design, acquire necessary permits, and construct the living shoreline to stabilize the bank, enhance natural habitat, and improve resilience to coastal erosion. The project should integrate a combination of physical armoring, such as rip rap or flexamat, and natural elements, including vegetative plantings and/or oyster shells, to create a balanced and sustainable solution.

The City will receive proposals for DESIGN-BUILD OF LIVING SHORELINE BANK STABILIZATION until Friday, January 10, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. EST. The City invites vendors to submit proposals responsive to the specific requirements set forth in this request for proposals (RFP). The envelopes containing the proposal must be sealed, and addressed to:

Garrow Alberson

Director of Engineering & Public Works City of Brunswick

525 Lakewood Ave Brunswick, Georgia 31520 galberson@cityofbrunswick-ga.gov

All proposals must be marked “DESIGN-BUILD OF LIVING SHORELINE.” The envelope must bear on the outside the name and address of the vendor. No proposal may be withdrawn or modified in any way after the deadline for proposal openings, and no faxed proposals will be accepted. Proposals received after the scheduled opening time and date will remain unopened and will not be considered.

Questions regarding this request for proposals should be submitted in writing to Garrow Alberson, Director of Engineering & Public Works, at galberson@cityofbrunswick-ga.gov, by Friday, January 3, 2025. Responses to any questions will be posted to the City of Brunswick’s website no later than Tuesday, January 7, 2025.

The City of Brunswick anticipates making a single award; however, it reserves the right to make multiple awards should it deem in the best interest of the City. It is anticipated that such an award, if any, will be accomplished within sixty (60) days (unless otherwise mailto:galberson@cityofbrunswick-ga.gov agreed upon by the Proposer and the City) from the proposal opening.

The City of Brunswick provides equal opportunity for all businesses and does not discriminate against any person or business because of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, and handicap or veteran’s status. This policy ensures all segments of the business community have access to supplying the goods and services needed by The City of Brunswick.

THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS, CITY OF BRUNSWICK, GEORGIA RESERVES

THE RIGHT TO REJECT ANY OR ALL PROPOSALS, WAIVE TECHNICALITIES

AND MAKE THE AWARD IN THE BEST INTEREST OF THE CITY.

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DESIGN-BUILD OF LIVING SHORELINE BANK STABILIZATION

AT HOWARD COFFIN PARK IN

THE CITY OF BRUNSWICK

Scope of Work:

1. Design o Develop a detailed design plan that incorporates a combination of structural armoring and natural features for erosion control, habitat enhancement, and flood protection for the walking path. The approximate location of the project is shown in the map on page 7 of this document.

o Utilize site-specific data to ensure project resilience, environmental compatibility, and adherence to local, state, and federal regulations.

o Provide construction plans, specifications, and renderings of the proposed living shoreline.

o All plans shall be stamped by an engineer licensed in the State of Georgia.

o Plans shall meet all the requirements of the regulatory authorities responsible for issuing permits for the project.

2. Permitting o Facilitate all required permitting for the project, including but not limited to:

Georgia Department of Natural Resources (DNR) Coastal Resources Division

Georgia Department of Natural Resources Environmental Protection Division (EPD)

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) o Ensure compliance with all permitting requirements and coordinate with regulatory agencies throughout the project.

3. Construction o Construct the living shoreline per approved design and permitting standards.

o Execute the project as a lump-sum construction, with a per-unit breakdown for various construction components (e.g., linear foot of rip rap installation, per unit of vegetative plantings).

o Establish proper site management and environmental protections during construction, ensuring minimal disruption to the existing ecosystem and park use.

o Ensure that site is stabilized and that plantings are established post construction.

o Project will be considered complete once vegetation has been successfully established for one year.

Proposal Requirements:

Proposals should be no longer than 20 pages, and include the following qualifications, pricing breakdowns, and relevant project details:

1. Qualifications o Demonstrated experience in designing, permitting, and constructing living shoreline projects in Georgia, with specific reference to similar tidal or coastal environments.

o Detailed case studies or project references that illustrate prior experience with Georgia’s permitting agencies, particularly the DNR Coastal Resources Division, DNR Environmental Protection Division, and U.S.

Army Corps of Engineers.

o Resumes of key project team members, highlighting relevant expertise in coastal engineering, environmental sciences, and regulatory coordination.

2. Bid Items o Detailed proposal for the design and permitting phases of the project, including timeline and methodology. Project budget is set at $400,000.

o Construction bid with a lump-sum price for the full project scope, along with a per-unit pricing breakdown for construction materials and methods (e.g., per linear foot of armoring, per unit of vegetative planting).

o Any anticipated costs related to environmental studies or specialized sub-contractor services.

3. Project Timeline o Proposed schedule from award date to project completion, including key milestones for design approval, permitting, and construction phases.

o Proposed schedule of contractor payment through design, permitting and construction phases.

Addenda to RFP:

If the City determines that an amendment is required to this RFP, or if questions are received from potential respondents, the City Representative will post a written addendum on the City Website at http://www.brunswickga.org (the “City Website”) and upon posting will be deemed to form part of this RFP. No amendment of any kind to the RFP is effective unless it is posted in a formal written addendum on the City Website.

Upon submitting a Proposal, Proponents will be deemed to have received notice of all addenda that are posted on the City Website.

Project Map

Evaluation Criteria:

Proposals will be evaluated based on the following:

1. Qualifications and experience with similar projects.

2. Approach and methodology for design, permitting, and construction.

3. Proposed budget and pricing structure.

4. Project timeline and resource management plan.

Conflict of Interest:

Vendors shall disclose any potential conflicts of interest and existing business relationships they may have with the City. If requested by the City, vendors should provide all pertinent information regarding ownership of their company at the City’s request.

Negotiations and Contract Award:

The City is under no obligation to accept any Proposal submitted. The City reserves the right in its sole discretion to waive informalities in, or reject any or all Proposals, or to accept any Proposal deemed most favorable in the interest of the City or cancel the competition at any time without award. Thereafter, the City may issue a new Invitation Request, sole source or do nothing.

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