IFB #25-31 Bulkhead Cathodic Protection Project at Norton City Pier

The Fall River Redevelopment Authority has issued Invitation for Bid (IFB) #25-31 for a Bulkhead Cathodic Protection Project at Norton City Pier in Massachusetts. The procurement seeks qualified contractors to install a comprehensive cathodic protection system for underwater sections of an existing steel sheetpile bulkhead. Key project deliverables include the primary cathodic protection installation and two optional add alternates: cleaning and recoating the exposed interlock section with Denso Seashield 525 Epoxy, and applying Denso Seashield SZ Underwater Epoxy in the splash zone. Bidders must submit four copies of their bid, including one original and one flash drive, along with a 5% bid deposit in the form of a treasurers' check, certified check, bid bond, or cashier's check. An optional pre-bid conference will be held on-site at Norton City Pier on April 9, 2025, at 11:30 am, with sealed bids due by April 17, 2025, at 2:00 pm. Bidders may submit written questions via email to Dixit Solanki at Foth Infrastructure & Environment, LLC by April 13, 2025, with responses to be issued as an addendum by April 15, 2025.

The project is fully funded through a federal grant from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development's Economic Development Initiative (EDI), with specific debarment status considerations in effect. All work must comply with project permits issued by multiple regulatory bodies, including the Fall River Conservation Commission, Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection, and the Army Corps of Engineers. The authority intends to award the contract within 30 days of bid opening, with a total project value of $213,000. While no specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises are explicitly mentioned, bidders should be prepared to meet federal grant compliance requirements. The project covers a critical infrastructure improvement at Norton City Pier in Bristol County, Massachusetts, and will require contractors with specialized expertise in marine infrastructure, cathodic protection systems, and marine environmental restoration techniques. Potential bidders should carefully review all project documentation and ensure they have the technical capabilities to meet the complex environmental and engineering specifications of the project.