Staff reports
The City of Beaufort is seeking proposals to replace the public “dinghy dock” at the downtown marina, according to a press release Friday, Feb. 20.
According to the release, Request for Proposals (RFP) 2026-108 was issued Thursday, Feb. 19.
The “dinghy dock” was damaged more than a year ago. According to the release, it sustained irreparable damage during Hurricane Helene between Sept. 25, 2024, and Oct. 7, 2024.
“This project will restore an important public access point at the downtown marina and support continued waterfront use,” the release said.
Funding for this project is provided by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA).
Due to the potential impact on the West Indian manatee and its critical habitat, all in-water construction work must be completed before May 1, 2026. Contractors must be prepared to meet this timeline and comply with all applicable environmental regulations.
Important Dates
- Issue Date: Thursday, Feb. 19, 2026
- Pre-Bid Meeting: Tuesday, Feb. 24, 2026, at 11 a.m., Executive Conference Room 2
- Questions Due: Thursday, Feb. 26, 2026, by 4 p.m.
- Answers Issued: Friday,Feb. 27, 2026, by 4 p.m.
- Bid Submissions Due: Tuesday,March 3, 2026, at 2 p.m.
- Public Bid Opening: Tuesday,March 3, 2026, at 2 p.m., Executive Conference Room 2
Interested contractors are encouraged to attend the pre-bid meeting and carefully review all project specifications and submission requirements.
The full RFP package and supporting documents are available on the City’s website under Current Bid Opportunities at www.cityofbeaufort.org/165/Procurement.
For additional information, contact the City’s Procurement Administrator at procurement@cityofbeaufort.org.