New Hanover County Schools Civicplus #Mason Inlet Maintenance Project 2026-2027

Mason Inlet Maintenance Project: Hydraulic Dredging and Beach Restoration for New Hanover County

New Hanover County, North Carolina is seeking bids for the Mason Inlet Maintenance Project 2026-2027. - Government Buyer: - New Hanover County Engineering Department (Coastal Protection Coordinator: Bryan Hall) - Project Scope: - Hydraulic dredging of approximately 376,000 cubic yards of shoaled material from Mason Inlet, Mason Creek, and the Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway (AIWW) - Placement of dredged material on the southern beachfront of Figure 8 Island - Optional additional dredging of 75,300 cubic yards seaward of the COLREGS line, depending on contractor equipment capability - Beach shaping, grading, and environmental monitoring included - Products/Services Requested: - Mobilization & demobilization for dredging operations - Dredging and beach fill (base and optional quantities) - Environmental monitoring and compliance with environmental permits, including protection of endangered species - Unique Requirements: - All work must be completed before March 31, 2027 - No construction allowed from April 1 to November 15 (environmental window) - If work is not completed by April 1, contractor must demobilize and remobilize at no additional cost - All bidders must be pre-qualified for New Hanover County capital improvement projects - Bid bond of at least 5% required - No specific OEMs or equipment manufacturers are named; the project is open to qualified dredging contractors.

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New Hanover County is soliciting sealed bids for the Mason Inlet Maintenance Project 2026-2027, which involves hydraulic dredging of approximately 376,000 cubic yards of shoaled material from Mason Inlet, Mason Creek, and the Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway (AIWW), with placement on the southern beachfront of Figure "8" Island. An optional bid item includes an additional 75,300 cubic yards of dredging seaward of the COLREGS line. The scope of work also includes shaping and grading the beach and environmental monitoring. Bidders must be pre-qualified and attend a pre-bid conference scheduled for September 2, 2026, though attendance is not mandatory. Sealed bids are due by September 23, 2026, at 3:00 PM local time.

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