Request for Proposal to Design-Build Services for Living Shoreline Bank Stabilization Project

The City of Brunswick, Georgia is seeking design-build services for a Living Shoreline Bank Stabilization Project at Howard Coffin Park through a Request for Proposal (RFP) process. The procurement targets a comprehensive design and construction project to develop a living shoreline along a tidal ditch, with key objectives including bank stabilization, natural habitat enhancement, and coastal erosion resilience. Contractors will be required to provide complete design development, secure necessary permits from Georgia DNR Coastal Resources Division, DNR Environmental Protection Division, and U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, and construct a shoreline solution integrating physical armoring like rip rap or flexamat with natural elements such as vegetative plantings and oyster shells. Proposal submissions are due by January 10, 2025 at 10:00 a.m. EST, with preliminary questions accepted until January 3, 2025. Evaluation criteria will focus on contractor qualifications, project experience, proposed methodology, budget, and project timeline, with proposals limited to 20 pages. The project will be considered complete only after successful vegetation establishment for one full year.

The RFP does not explicitly outline specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged business enterprises. The total project budget is set at $400,000, with proposals required to include both a lump-sum price and per-unit pricing breakdown for construction materials and methods. Contractors must demonstrate experience with similar coastal restoration and living shoreline projects. The City reserves the right to make multiple awards if deemed beneficial, though a single award is anticipated within 60 days of proposal opening. The project involves stabilizing two specific shoreline sections (Flexamat and Plexamat) as outlined in the attached project map. Potential bidders should be prepared to provide comprehensive design, permitting, and construction services with a focus on ecological restoration and coastal resilience. While no incumbent vendors are mentioned, successful contractors will need robust capabilities in coastal engineering, ecological design, and environmental restoration techniques.