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

New Hanover County, NC is seeking bids for the Mason Inlet Maintenance Project, focused on hydraulic dredging and beach restoration for 2026-2027. - Government Buyer: - New Hanover County Engineering Department, led by Bryan Hall, Coastal Protection Coordinator - Project Scope: - Hydraulic dredging of approximately 376,000 cubic yards of shoaled material from Mason Inlet, Mason Creek, and the Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway (AIWW) - Optional additional dredging of 75,300 cubic yards seaward of the COLREGS line, depending on contractor equipment - Placement of dredged material on the southern beachfront of Figure "8" Island - Beach shaping and grading after material placement - Environmental monitoring throughout the project - Product Line Items: - Mobilization & Demobilization - Dredging and Beach Fill (376,000 cubic yards) - Incremental Mobilization & Demobilization (Optional) - Dredging and Beach Fill (Optional, 75,300 cubic yards) - Unique Requirements: - Strict compliance with environmental permits and protection of endangered species - No construction activities allowed between April 1 and November 15, except as authorized by permits - If work is not completed by April 1, contractor must demobilize and remobilize after November 15 at no additional cost - All bidders must be pre-qualified for New Hanover County capital improvement projects - Bid bond of at least 5% of the bid amount required - No specific OEMs or equipment manufacturers are named; contractors must provide suitable hydraulic dredging equipment and environmental monitoring capabilities - Engineering firm Gahagan & Bryant Associates of NC, PLLC is providing bid documents, but is not an OEM - Estimated contract value likely ranges from $5,000,000 to $15,000,000 based on project scale and industry benchmarks - Potential competitors include major dredging and marine construction firms with experience in large-scale coastal projects - Notable focus on environmental protection, beach fill tolerances, and coordination with multiple agencies for pipeline routing and endangered species protection

Description

New Hanover County is soliciting sealed bids for the Mason Inlet Maintenance Project for 2026-2027. The project 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 also includes shaping and grading the beach and monitoring environmental concerns.

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