Emerald Necklace Marina Dredging, Years 2022 - 2026, Rocky River Reservation

The contract is for the dredging of the Emerald Necklace Marina in Rocky River Reservation, Ohio. The project involves the removal of sediment from the marina to keep it open for dockage and boat launching. The contract was awarded to Geo. Gradel Co. for a total of $301,500, with a base bid of $57,300 for 2022 and alternate bids for 2023-2026. The contract includes the cost of mobilization, dredging, and disposal of sediment. Key features of the contract include: • The contract is for a period of 5 years, with options for single year or multiple year awards. • The dredging will take place within the first three weeks of April each year, to avoid interfering with fish stocking and migration. • The sediment will be barged to an approved zone in Lake Erie, where it will replenish local beaches. • The contract includes a mobilization charge, which includes the cost of obtaining a USACE Permit and installing a temporary turbidity curtain. • The contractor will only be paid for the amount of sediment actually removed and documented, plus the mobilization charge.