Darien DDA Dock Repairs

The Darien Downtown Development Authority is requesting sealed bids from qualified dock building contractors to repair the Darien Downtown Development Authority Docks, with bids due October 21, 2022 at 5:00 PM and public opening scheduled for November 1, 2022 at 5:30 PM at City Hall in Darien, Georgia.

The scope encompasses repair and replacement of approximately 400 linear feet of fixed dock, two walkways (5×80 feet and 12×56 feet), and 2,775 square feet of deck board replacement at the formal dining area, located behind Skippers Fish Camp Restaurant and Settlers Bluff Condominiums at 85 Screven Street. Work is divided into seven sections (A–G). Materials include marine-grade composite decking (Trex or similar for certain sections), #1 Prime pressure-treated boards (60CCA), stainless steel screws, and hot-dipped galvanized hardware. Bidders must price each section separately and provide an estimated completion timeline of 8 to 12 weeks.

All bidders must provide a Performance Bond and a Payment Bond for 100 percent of the contract price, plus contractor's liability insurance with minimum coverage of $25,000 for property damage and $50,000 for bodily injury. The project is contingent upon compliance with a Georgia Department of Natural Resources Letter of Permission, expiring December 2, 2022.

Sealed bids should be mailed to Karen Saunds, Coastal Regional Commission, 1181 Coastal Drive SW, Darien, Georgia 31305, with "Sealed Bids" marked on the envelope. Questions may be directed to Deborah Gilkey, Director of the Darien Downtown Development Authority, at ddadirector@darientel.net or (912) 437-5604, or to the Coastal Regional Commission at ksaunds@crc.ga.gov. The RFQ, conceptual dock plans, and DNR Letter of Permission are attached.