Whitehall/Factory Creek Fishing Pier Improvements

Beaufort County is seeking a contractor for the Whitehall/Factory Creek Fishing Pier Improvements project through Invitation for Bid #052025, which involves comprehensive repairs and rehabilitation of the existing fishing pier infrastructure. The project scope includes repairing the superstructure, walkway, pavilion, floating dock, and associated components, with specific tasks such as replacing decking, hardware, railings, cross bracing, pile guides, bumpers, and cleats. The procurement requires contractors to follow detailed project specifications outlined in the attached structural evaluation report, which identified multiple structural deficiencies requiring remediation. Proposals are due on Tuesday, May 20, 2025, at 3:00 pm EST, with a mandatory virtual pre-bid conference scheduled for Friday, May 2, 2025, at 2:00 pm. The contract term is 120 calendar days upon receipt of the Notice to Proceed, with contractors required to commence work within 14 calendar days of receiving the notice. Evaluation will likely focus on technical capability, compliance with specifications, and overall bid responsiveness.

The county has established a Small and Minority Business Participation Program, encouraging contractors to make good faith efforts to include small and minority businesses in the project. Bidders must provide a 5% bid security and performance and payment bonds equal to 100% of the contract price. Contractors are required to submit monthly compliance status reports tracking Small and Minority Business Enterprise (S/MBE) participation, detailing firm names, contract amounts, and payment information. The project will be funded through state, federal, and/or Beaufort County appropriations, with a 10% retainage from each contractor payment that may be reduced to 5% upon 50% completion of the work. Liquidated damages are set at $200 per calendar day for failure to complete the project within the specified timeframe. While a specific budget range is not explicitly stated, the comprehensive nature of the repairs and the detailed structural rehabilitation requirements suggest a significant investment in restoring the pier's structural integrity and ensuring public safety.