The city of Gastonia seeks proposals for turnkey services to assess, design, permit, dredge, and restore nine pond areas at Linwood Park, addressing impacts from Hurricane Helene. The selected firm is responsible for all labor, equipment, materials, and project management. The project is funded in part by an OSBM Helene recovery grant. Substantial experience in pond dredging, sediment management, and environmental permitting is required. Proposals must be submitted by 2:00 pm on October 16, 2026.
The project shall be substantially completed no later than February 15, 2027.
Payment shall be made in accordance with the city's standard payment procedures and the payment schedule established in the final contract.
The city does not expect the proposer to warrant future natural conditions that are inherently outside the project's control, including future sediment accumulation.
The city anticipates evaluating proposals based on relevant firm experience (25%), proposed technical approach (20%), qualifications of project team (15%), project schedule/cost control (10%), and price (15%).
Interested proposers must demonstrate a minimum of five years of experience in pond dredging, pond restoration, sediment removal, or similar work.
Questions must be submitted to the person listed above no later than 2:00 pm October 1, 2026.
No record of suspension, debarment, or other disqualification from participation in applicable public projects.