Broad River Boat Landing Floating Dock Replacement

Beaufort County Procurement Services has issued solicitation 092626 for the replacement of the floating dock at the Broad River Boat Landing. This project is necessitated by unsafe conditions resulting from normal wear and tear, as detailed in a January 2026 inspection report that identified defects such as punctured pontoon components, damaged pile guides, and worn HDPE rollers. The selected contractor will provide all labor, materials, and equipment to replace the floating segments, including 20 by 8 foot aluminum dock segments with aluminum pontoons and interior pile guides. The project requires a completion timeline of less than 30 calendar days following the purchase order, with work starting within 10 days of the Notice to Proceed. This is a formal sealed bid process with a submission deadline of September 23, 2026, at 3:00 pm via the OpenGov Procurement Portal. Bidders must provide a bid bond of at least 5 percent of the total bid and are required to submit a proposed utilization plan and outreach documentation to support small and minority business participation. Award criteria focus on responsiveness and responsibility, with the requirement for the successful bidder to furnish performance and payment bonds equal to 100 percent of the contract amount. The contractor is also responsible for hiring an independent testing laboratory for all required inspections and must comply with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act and OSHA safety standards.