Oyster BAY restoration project

Baldwin County, Alabama is requesting bids for the Oyster Bay Restoration Project, with proposals due July 23, 2026. The work is federally funded through RESTORE Act grant awards and subject to extensive federal compliance requirements including SAM.gov registration with an active Unique Entity Identifier, verification against the federal Excluded Parties List, and debarment certifications prior to bid submission.

The scope includes installation of three precast concrete box culverts (8 feet by 4 feet) under Waterway West Boulevard in Gulf Shores, associated road and safety improvements, and cleaning and modifications of four existing drainage structures. The project must be completed within 180 working days. Work is governed by the Alabama Department of Transportation Standard Specifications for Highway Construction (2018 Edition) and incorporates mandatory federal clauses addressing non-discrimination, equal employment opportunity, domestic procurement preferences, small business and minority business enterprise participation, environmental compliance (NEPA, Endangered Species Act, Clean Water Act, Coastal Zone Management Act), and financial management and reporting.

Contractors must maintain SAM.gov registration throughout the project period and ensure all federal compliance requirements flow down to subcontractors and vendors. Semi-annual Federal Financial Reports and performance reports are required. Records must be retained for a minimum of three years. The contract incorporates a unit pricing structure and references detailed technical specifications, standard provisions, geotechnical reports, permits, and construction plans provided in the attachments. All bidders must comply with OMB Uniform Guidance (2 CFR Part 200) and Treasury regulations (31 CFR 34).