Barge Mooring Facility Project Construction

The City of Tuscaloosa is soliciting sealed bids for the construction of a new barge mooring facility, including tri‑tube mooring dolphins, along the Black Warrior River. The project is funded by federal aid, must be completed within 230 calendar days, and has a bracketed contract value of $3‑3.3 million. Bidders must submit a cashier’s check or a 5 % bid bond (capped at $10,000) and will be required to perform at least 30 % of the work with their own organization. No pre‑qualification is required, but the award will not be made to any bidder disqualified by ALDOT. The bid opening is scheduled for August 4, 2026, with a mandatory pre‑bid conference on July 28, 2026. • Scope: Design‑build of a marine mooring facility with tri‑tube dolphins on the Black Warrior River. • Schedule: 230‑day construction period; bid opening Aug 4 2026; award within 60 days post‑opening. • Financials: Bracket estimate $3,000,000–$3,300,000; 5 % bid bond (max $10,000) required. • Requirements: 30 % self‑performance, proof of licensing/insurance, DBE encouragement (no specific goals).