Description
This solicitation requests a contractor to demolish the existing pier at the Best Western Plus Coastline Inn on Wilmington’s Riverfront Riverwalk, and to restore the site. The work includes utility disconnections, removal of timber and steel pier elements, disposal of debris (including hazardous materials), installation of erosion‑control measures, back‑filling, and placement of a new concrete pad. The contract is a firm‑fixed‑price, lump‑sum award under a full and open competition. Key requirements include a 14 % MWBE subcontracting goal, extensive safety and environmental compliance, and a 90‑day performance window with $250 per day liquidated damages for overruns. The City of Wilmington will manage the procurement, and bids are due June 27, 2024.
• Scope: selective demolition of pier structures, utility removal, waste disposal, erosion control, concrete pad installation, and site restoration.
• Schedule: pre‑bid conference June 13, 2024; bids due June 27, 2024; work to begin within 45 days of NTP and be completed within 90 days.
• Requirements: MWBE subcontracting (14 %), safety plans, insurance (CGL $3 M, Workers’ Comp $3 M/$53 M), performance bond, hurricane preparedness plan, and compliance with EPA/North Carolina DEQ regulations.