Big Creek Greenway Boardwalk Maintenance and Repairs As Needed

Forsyth County is seeking bids for Big Creek Greenway Boardwalk Maintenance and Repairs as a three-year contract covering calendar years 2026-2028. The Invitation to Bid (ITB) #26-12-5211 solicits qualified contractors to provide as-needed maintenance and repair services for existing boardwalk structures along the Big Creek Greenway System. Contractors must be Professional Trail Builders Association (PTBA) members with demonstrated experience building over one mile of boardwalk in the past two years. The procurement requires comprehensive boardwalk maintenance including repairs to wooden surface boards, handrails, steel understructure, and helical piers, adhering to existing 12x12 foot section designs. Key evaluation criteria include technical expertise, comprehensive references, and compliance with material and workmanship standards using pressure-treated lumber and specific coating guidelines. The bid is scheduled to be opened on Thursday, October 23, 2025, at 2:30 p.m. EST, with a bid submission deadline of 2:00 p.m. EST on the same date.

The solicitation does not explicitly mention any set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. Contractors will be required to provide a minimum one-year warranty on labor, materials, and workmanship, and must comply with environmental, safety, and regulatory standards including erosion control and land disturbance regulations. While no specific budget range is detailed, the bid schedule includes a comprehensive pricing structure with unit pricing for various labor and material line items, including a 10% markup allowance for miscellaneous materials. The contract is structured as an as-needed service agreement with no guaranteed quantities, allowing Forsyth County flexibility in maintenance and repair work. Bidders must submit detailed pricing for each year of the three-year contract, with line items covering a wide range of potential boardwalk repair and maintenance activities. The county will not accept additional costs beyond the specified bid schedule, and all work must match original construction specifications.