Daily Water Taxi Operations & Passenger Transport Services

The contract requires year-round daily water taxi service transporting visitors, staff, and event patrons between Downtown Wilmington and the USS North Carolina Battleship Memorial across the Cape Fear River, with operations extending beyond regular hours during special events to accommodate increased demand. The service must maintain consistent, reliable scheduling while adhering strictly to all applicable ADA accessibility standards and federal and state safety regulations to ensure secure, inclusive transit for all passengers. The offering is structured as a subcontract under the North Carolina Department of Natural and Cultural Resources, with a solicitation posted on June 25, 2026, and responses due by July 20, 2026. The service falls under NAICS code 483111 for water transportation of passengers, and the performance location is centered on the Cape Fear River route connecting the two designated endpoints. The contractor must be prepared to operate under variable conditions, including seasonal traffic fluctuations and public events, while maintaining operational integrity and regulatory compliance without interruption.