Heritage Shores Nature Preserve Walkway and Dock Repair

The City of North Myrtle Beach is soliciting competitive bids for the Heritage Shores Nature Preserve Walkway and Dock Repair project, located in Horry County, South Carolina. The procurement is specifically seeking licensed and qualified marine construction contractors to rebuild and repair hurricane-damaged wooden dock structures. The project involves reconstructing approximately 140 linear feet of a 6-foot wide "T" shaped dock, with 90 feet perpendicular to the shore and 50 feet parallel to the water, utilizing existing 8-inch round by 16-foot long treated support piles. Contractors must provide detailed specifications for lumber, fasteners, and marine construction techniques, with a focus on using Southern Yellow Pine lumber, specific preservative treatments, and corrosion-resistant materials like hot-dipped galvanized or stainless steel fasteners. Key qualifications include expertise in marine structural repair, ability to work in coastal environments, and adherence to American Wood Protection Association (AWPA) standards. The bid timeline includes an optional pre-bid meeting on July 25, 2023, at 8:00 AM ET, with bid questions due by August 1, 2023, at 3:00 PM ET, and final bid submissions due by August 8, 2023, at 3:00 PM ET.

The contract offers a local vendor preference for businesses located within North Myrtle Beach city limits, allowing qualifying local vendors to match the lowest bid if within 5% of a non-local bid. No specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises are explicitly mentioned in the documentation. The project has a scheduled start date after Labor Day (September 4, 2023) and a required completion date of December 4, 2023, with liquidated damages of $500 per day for exceeding the timeline. Bidders must provide a 5% bid security and performance and payment bonds for 100% of the contract price, along with comprehensive insurance coverage including workers' compensation, general liability, automobile liability, and excess liability. The project will be funded through the City of North Myrtle Beach's budget, with net 30-day payment terms. While no specific budget range is detailed, contractors should be prepared to provide pricing for potential additional pile replacements or repairs beyond the initial scope. The City reserves the right to reject any or all bids and to award the contract in its best interest.