Arthur Drake/Tsali Boardwalk Removal and Replacement Project

Macon County Finance Department (Franklin, North Carolina) is requesting bids for removal and replacement of the Arthur Drake/Tsali Boardwalk, with proposals due May 22, 2026 at 4:00 p.m. local time and a pre-bid meeting at the project site on May 13 at 9:00 a.m. All bidders for construction projects costing $40,000 or above must hold a current North Carolina General Contractor's license at the time of bid submission.

The scope encompasses removal and disposal of approximately 230 linear feet by 8 feet wide of existing wood-framed boardwalk with a 9-by-11-foot wood platform deck, and construction of a new boardwalk with identical dimensions. New work includes structural components (piles, joists, girders, composite decking), railing and chain link fence systems, sign/kiosk replacement, structural columns, concrete work, temporary erosion and sediment control (silt fence, mud mat, safety fencing, and barricades), final finish grading, and site restoration. All disturbed areas and post-removal holes must be filled and restored; unsuitable material must be removed from site; on-site burning is prohibited.

Contractors must provide comprehensive insurance: General Liability of $2 million combined single limits, Automobile Liability of $1 million combined single limits, Workers Compensation coverage, and Builders Risk insurance. The contract is awarded to the lowest responsible, responsive bidder considering quality, performance, and timeline. Bid proposals must remain open for acceptance for a minimum of 120 days from bid closing. Payment follows project completion, final inspection, and acceptance by the County's Parks and Recreation Director. Bids must be submitted in one complete, signed package to the Macon County Finance Department; electronic transmission is not accepted. All bidders are responsible for determining final quantities and site-condition familiarity and must conduct necessary subsurface investigations to inform pricing.