Construction of New Fishing Pier

Northampton County, Virginia is seeking sealed bids for the construction of a new fishing pier at Oyster Harbor, located at 21209 Crumb Hill Road in Cape Charles. The project involves building an L-shaped timber/wood framed pier approximately 10 feet wide and 200 feet long, featuring built-in benches, handicapped access railing stations, and composite railing caps. The scope includes required sitework, landscaping with 18 trees/shrubs, and environmental mitigation plantings. Bidders must be licensed Virginia contractors with marine construction experience and provide comprehensive insurance coverage, including $1 million per occurrence in general liability and $1 million in automobile liability. Sealed bids must be submitted by February 18, 2025, at 2:30 PM, either as physical hard copies or electronically through eVA (Virginia's e-procurement system). The contract period is 120 calendar days from the Notice to Proceed, with the county reserving the right to reject any bids and waive irregularities in the bidding process.

The procurement appears to have no specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises. All bidders must comply with Northampton County's Equal Employment Opportunity Policy and applicable state and federal anti-discrimination laws. Multiple permits have already been secured for the project, including a U.S. Army Corps of Engineers permit (NAO-2024-00400) and a Wetlands Board waiver, indicating minimal barriers to entry for potential contractors. While no specific award value is explicitly stated, the project involves substantial marine construction with detailed engineering specifications. The county will waive building permit fees, and no bid bonds or performance/payment bonds are required. Contractors will receive monthly progress payments for completed work, with final payment contingent on punch list completion. The project is not subject to federal prevailing wage regulations, which may make it more attractive to smaller or local marine construction firms.