Dare County Granicus #1242

Dare County 2027 Multi-Town Beach Renourishment Project Using Offshore Sand

Dare County, in partnership with the Towns of Duck, Southern Shores, Kitty Hawk, and Kill Devil Hills, is preparing a major beach renourishment project for 2027. - Government Buyer: - Dare County Finance Department, with project coordination across four local towns in North Carolina - Project Scope: - Placement of 2.3 to 3.1 million cubic yards of sand along approximately 12.4 to 20.2 miles of beach - Sand will be sourced from offshore borrow areas: Expanded Borrow Area A, D-4, D-5, and possibly E-8 - Products/Services Requested: - Dredging and placement of beach-quality sand - Preparation of detailed dredge plans using provided geotechnical, bathymetric, and topographic data - Development of a Borrow Area Use Plan to ensure sustainable sand extraction - Notable Requirements: - Project will be bid under a single contract covering all four towns - Potential for year-round construction, subject to permitting - Contractors must demonstrate experience with large-scale beach nourishment and sustainable dredging practices - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or equipment manufacturers are named in the solicitation - Coastal Protection Engineering of North Carolina, Inc. is listed as the project engineer contact

Description

Dare County, North Carolina, in conjunction with the Towns of Duck, Southern Shores, Kitty Hawk, and Kill Devil Hills, plans to utilize sand from four offshore borrow areas to construct beach nourishment projects in these towns. The project will be bid under one contract and aims to place between 2.3 million and 3.1 million cubic yards of sand across approximately 12.4 miles of beach. Data including geotechnical, bathymetric, and topo/bathy information is being provided to prospective contractors to assist in developing dredge plans. The construction is anticipated to occur in 2027 with permits allowing year-round work. Contractors are required to prepare a Borrow Area Use Plan to ensure sustainable extraction of materials.

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