RFQ Oyster Substrate

The South Carolina Department of Natural Resources is seeking contractors to install limestone substrate along the Beaufort River shoreline to create oyster cultch as part of a compensatory mitigation effort. The work will support oyster habitat restoration and improve coastal water quality. • Project location: Beaufort River, Beaufort County, SC • Scope of work: supply, transport, and place limestone “cultch” material on designated shoreline sections • Timeline: bid submission due June 8, 2026; work to begin after award (award date not yet set) • Requirements: bidders must request full specifications via email, comply with all state environmental regulations, and demonstrate ability to complete the installation within the project schedule • Evaluation: cost‑based award (RFQ) with emphasis on technical capability and past performance