Bid - Barge Mooring Facility Project Construction

The City of Tuscaloosa is seeking a contractor to design and construct a new barge mooring facility—including tri‑tube mooring dolphins—along the Black Warrior River. The contract is federally‑assisted, with a bracketed estimate of $3 M–$3.3 M and requires the winning firm to self‑perform at least 30 % of the work. Bidders must attend a mandatory pre‑bid conference on April 21, 2026, and submit sealed bids by 10:00 a.m. on May 5, 2026. A refundable $250 deposit yields the bid documents, and a 5 % bid bond (capped at $10 k) is required. The project timeline is 180 calendar days from award (120 days procurement, 60 days construction). The contractor must meet ALDOT eligibility, provide insurance, and secure any required licenses before award. • Scope: Design & build a barge mooring facility with tri‑tube dolphins on the Black Warrior River. • Budget: $3 M–$3.3 M (bracketed estimate). • Key requirements: 30 % self‑performance, bid bond, refundable deposit, ALDOT eligibility, mandatory pre‑bid conference. • Timeline: Pre‑bid 4/21/2026; bid deadline 5/5/2026; award within 60 days; total project 180 days.