Experienced contractors are invited to bid on retaining wall reconstruction services at Historic Ottawa Beach. Bids are due by 2:00 PM ET on July 29, 2026. The project involves site preparation, grading, and installation/reinstallation of concrete block retaining walls, including geogrid and dune grass planting in specific areas. Contractors must have at least three years of experience and meet insurance requirements. Performance and payment bonds are required for contracts over $50,000. The county reserves the right to award based on best needs, quality, and budget, not solely on the lowest price. No pre-bid conference is scheduled, but questions are due by July 15, 2026.
The bid deadline is 2:00 PM ET on Wednesday, July 29, 2026. Project completion is estimated for Friday, May 14, 2027.
Payment terms are not explicitly detailed, but pricing must include all labor, materials, equipment, and testing. The county is tax-exempt.
Closeout submittals may include warranties. Specific warranty details are not provided in the summary.
Bids will be reviewed to determine the lowest responsive, responsible bidder. The county reserves the right to select the offer that best meets its required needs, quality levels, and budgetary considerations.
Contractors must have been regularly and continuously engaged in similar construction services for three years and must be able to meet all insurance requirements.
Failure to furnish satisfactory bonds and insurance within 10 days after notice of award will result in forfeiture of the guarantee as liquidated damages.
No pre-bid conference is scheduled. Information regarding site visits is not explicitly detailed.
Evidence in the form of samples may be requested if a brand other than specified is bid, and such samples are to be furnished after the date of bid opening only upon request of the county.
Questions deadline is Wednesday, July 15, 2026. Official answers will be issued in the form of an addendum.
Bids that do not comply with submittal instructions or do not include required information may be rejected as nonresponsive.