Wells Town Civicplus #163

Wells Harbor Pier Expansion Construction Solicitation

This opportunity involves the expansion of the Wells Harbor Pier in Wells, Maine, managed by the Town of Wells with oversight from the Maine Department of Transportation (MaineDOT). - Government Buyer: - Town of Wells, Maine (Harbormaster's Office), with technical requirements from MaineDOT - Project Scope: - Construction of two infill portions of the existing commercial pier - Installation of new timber piles, float dock system, and an 80-foot ADA-compliant aluminum gangway - Concrete abutments, timber pier reconstruction, float system installation, and removal/replacement of existing piles and flagpole - Additional work includes site preparation, demolition, excavation, backfill, compaction, slope protection, metal fabrications, wood decking, heavy timber construction, timber treatment, and timber floats - Products/Services Requested: - Mobilization & demobilization, maintenance of pier access, erosion control, site trailer and signage - Permeable paver system, concrete abutments, pier framing, vertical piles, pile proof testing, handrails - Aluminum gangway (80 ft), timber guide piles, relocation of existing guide pile, pile removal, flagpole removal/replacement - Notable Requirements: - Compliance with MaineDOT Standard Specifications and state prevailing wage rates - Environmental permits required from Maine DEP and U.S. Army Corps of Engineers - In-water work restricted to November–April to protect ecological resources - Bid guaranty (5% of bid), double-envelope submission for mailed bids, adherence to MaineDOT bidding procedures - No specific OEMs or vendors are named in the solicitation; aluminum gangway and other components may require sourcing from specialized manufacturers - Place of Performance: - Wells Harbor, 362 Harbor Road, and Town of Wells Harbormaster Office, Wells, Maine

Description

The Town of Wells, Maine is soliciting sealed bids for the expansion of the Wells Harbor Pier. Bids must be submitted to the Wells Town Office by 2:00 p.m. on April 30, 2026, addressed to Michael York, the Harbormaster. The solicitation includes detailed technical specifications, bidding instructions, and contract requirements consistent with Maine Department of Transportation standards. This is a state-funded project involving sitework, concrete, metals, wood, and plastics, with necessary permits from Maine DEP and USACE.

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