W 4th Street Pedestrian Bridge Bid Set Summary

This is a sealed bid solicitation document from the City of Gulf Shores, Alabama for the W 4th Street Pedestrian Bridge removal and replacement project. The scope of work encompasses complete demolition of the existing canal bridge, abutments, and pavement, followed by construction of a new single-span, 20-foot timber pedestrian bridge supported by round timber piles, with associated bridge approaches, drainage infrastructure, grading, hardscape, and landscape features. The landscape package includes 26 trees (Natchez Crape Myrtles, Sabal Palms, and Bald Cypress), 196 shrubs of multiple species, 7,596 square feet of TIF 419 Bermudagrass sod, an irrigation system comprising 68 turf spray sprinklers, 52 shrub spray sprinklers, 27 turf rotors, and 4 Baldwin EMC acorn-style pole lights. Sealed bids are due August 12, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. at Gulf Shores City Hall Council Chambers, where bids will be opened and read aloud in public session. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder on an open competitive basis.

Contractors are responsible for all materials, labor, equipment, and associated costs. Structural fill must meet AASHTO A-3 classification standards with maximum 10% fines and compaction to 98% ASTM D-698 standard density in 8-inch lifts. Irrigation components must conform to Rain Bird specifications with PVC Class 200 pipe. Contractors are required to verify all landscape quantities and irrigation system capacity at 25 gallons per minute at 50 PSI. Geotechnical conditions consist of sand fill over clay and sand soils to approximately 30 feet depth, with groundwater at approximately 6 feet below the existing surface. No set-asides, preferences, or incumbent contractor is identified in the solicitation.