Straits Boat Ramp Maintenance Dredging
| Location: | North Carolina |
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| Posted: | Feb 10, 2026 |
| Due: | Feb 25, 2026 |
| Agency: | County of Carteret |
| Type of Government: | State & Local |
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| Solicitation No: | RFB 02-2026 |
| Publication URL: | To access bid details, please log in. |
| Bid Number: |
RFB 02-2026
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| Bid Title: |
Straits Boat Ramp Maintenance Dredging
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| Category: | General County Bids |
| Status: | Open |
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REQUEST FOR BID
Carteret County Government
Straits Boat Ramp Maintenance Dredging RFB 02-2026
Issue Date: February 9, 2026
Submission Deadline: February 25, 2026
2:00 PM (EST)
Carteret County Administration Building
210 Turner Street, Beaufort, NC 28516
CARTERET COUNTY SHORE PROTECTION
REQUEST FOR BID
Carteret County is requesting sealed bids from qualified marine contractors for the performance of maintenance
dredging activities within the Straits Boat Ramp Channel. This vital waterway provides boater access between Straits
and Cape Lookout National Seashore and requires periodic dredging to maintain navigable conditions. The project
will involve the removal and disposal of approximately 783 cubic yards of accumulated sediment to restore the
channel to its authorized depth. All work shall be performed in accordance with the project specifications, applicable
provisions of the CAMA General Permit, and in full compliance with all state, federal, and local laws, regulations, and
permit conditions governing dredging, marine construction, and environmental protection.
General Scope of Work
The Straits Boat Ramp Channel Maintenance Dredging project involves the removal and disposal of approximately
783 cubic yards of accumulated sediment from a public waterway that provides essential navigational access
between mainland Carteret County and Cape Lookout National Seashore. The dredging area is located in the
westernmost portion of the channel and is approximately 400 feet in length and 30 feet in width, with a target channel
depth of -5.5 feet relative to Normal Water Level (NWL).
The contractor shall be responsible for furnishing all labor, materials, equipment, tools, and incidentals necessary to
complete the work in accordance with the project specifications and permit requirements. Dredging operations shall
be performed using mechanical (bucket and barge) methods, and the entire channel reach must be restored to the
authorized -5.5 feet NWL depth. All dredged material shall be transported by barge and offloaded at a designated
upland spoil disposal area to be located by contractor and approved by CAMA.
All work must be conducted in compliance with CAMA General Permit #98656C (obtained by NC Wildlife Resource
Commission), as well as all applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations governing dredging,
environmental protection, and marine construction. The contractor is responsible for implementing appropriate Best
Management Practices (BMPs) to prevent sedimentation, turbidity, or environmental harm during the execution of the
project.
Contractor will be responsible for a post dredge survey to be reviewed by NCWRC Staff to document actual amount
of spoils removed. The contractor shall complete all work within the timeframe specified in the contract, which will be
defined in the Notice to Proceed. A proposed work schedule must be included with the bid submission, and the
County shall be notified of any changes to the schedule once the project is underway.
Pre-Bid Meeting (Mandatory)
Date:
February 18, 2026
Time:
10:00 AM
Location:
County Administration Building
210 Turner St
Beaufort, NC 28516
Carteret County Point of Contact
All inquiries concerning the Scope of Service should be directed to:
Ryan Davenport
Shore Protection Manager
Email: Ryan.Davenport@carteretcountync.gov
252-222-5835
All bid submissions should be directed to:
Ashley Bennett
Purchasing Agent
210 Turner Street, Beaufort, NC 28516
Submission Deadline: February 25, 2026 at 2:00 (EST)
Email: purchasingagent@carteretcountync.gov
Bids should be hand delivered to Ashley Bennett, 210 Turner Street, Beaufort, NC 28516, and the envelope shall
clearly state the name of this RFB. It is the sole responsibility of the Contractor to ensure that their bid arrives by the
designated submission date assigned. Interested Contractors shall provide a breakdown of their bid on their
company letterhead attached to this RFB.
GENERAL CONDITIONS
GENERAL
a) Carteret County Government (herein referred to as, “The Owner” and/or “The County”) has issued a
REQUEST FOR BID from interested Contractors. It is understood and agreed that by submitting a bid that
the Contractor has examined these contract documents, drawings and specifications and has visited the site
of the Work, and has satisfied himself relative to the Work to be performed.
MATERIALS, EQUIPMENT AND EMPLOYEES
a) The Contractor shall, unless otherwise specified, supply and pay for all labor, transportation, materials, tools,
apparatus, lights, power, fuel, sanitary facilities and incidentals necessary for the completion of his work, and
shall install, maintain and remove all equipment of the construction, other utensils or things, and be
responsible for the safe, proper and lawful construction, maintenance and use of same, and shall construct in
the best and most workmanlike manner, a complete job and everything incidental thereto, as shown on the
plans, stated in the specifications, or reasonably implied therefrom, all in accordance with the contract
documents.
b) All materials shall be new and of quality specified, except where reclaimed material is authorized herein and
approved for use. Workmanship shall at all times be of a grade accepted as the best practice of the particular
trade involved, and as stipulated in written standards of recognized organizations or institutes of the respective
trades except as exceeded or qualified by the specifications. The Contractor shall field verify and be
responsible for the accuracy of all measurements and material quantities pertaining to all trades of
construction.
c) No changes shall be made in the Work except upon written approval and change order by Director, Carteret
County General Services.
d) Products are generally specified by ASTM or other reference standard and/or by manufacturer’s name and
model number or trade name. When specified only by reference standard, the Contractor may select any
product meeting this standard, by any manufacturer. When several products or manufacturers are specified
as being equally acceptable, the Contractor has the option of using any product and manufacturer combination
listed.
e) However, the Contractor shall be aware that the cited examples are used only to denote the quality standard
of product desired and that they do not restrict bidders to a specific brand, make, manufacturer or specific
name; that they are used only to set forth and convey to bidders the general style, type, character and quality
of product desired; and that equivalent products will be acceptable. Substitution of materials, items or
equipment of equal or equivalent design shall be submitted to the Owner or architect or engineer for approval
or disapproval; such approval or disapproval shall be made by the Owner or architect or engineer prior to the
opening of bids.
f) If at any time during the construction and completion of the work covered by these contract documents, the
conduct of any worker of the various crafts be adjudged a nuisance to the Owner or if any worker be
considered detrimental to the work, the Contractor shall order such parties removed immediately from the
site.
g) The Contractor shall employ a competent superintendent who shall represent the Contractor and have the
authority to make field decisions necessary for performing the work. Competency must be demonstrated by
performing high quality construction work on time according to the approved schedule. The superintendent
must be able to clearly verbally communicate using the English language in order to safely and effectively
perform job duties and provide project updates to the County POC(s). Carteret County reserves the right to
require replacement of the superintendent by Contractor without explanation or expense from the County.
CODES, PERMITS AND INSPECTIONS
A. Contractor shall comply with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, regulations, and/or ordinances,
including those governing navigable waters, environmental protection, and public safety.
B. Work shall be conducted under the authority of CAMA General Permit #98656C, and the contractor shall
adhere to all permit conditions.
C. Contractor is responsible for verifying, securing, and maintaining any additional permits, licenses, or
authorizations required for access, spoil handling, transport, or disposal, if not already provided by the
County.
D. All dredging operations shall conform to applicable standards set forth by the North Carolina Department of
Environmental Quality (NCDEQ), U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, and Coastal Area Management Act
(CAMA) regulations.
E. Contractor shall implement and maintain Best Management Practices (BMPs) to control erosion,
sedimentation, turbidity, and prevent pollution during all phases of the work.
F. The contractor must coordinate with relevant regulatory agencies as required and ensure that any
inspection or reporting requirements are met.
G. The County and its representatives shall have the right to inspect the work at any time, and the contractor
shall provide full access to the worksite and all documentation upon request.
H. Any deviations from permitted activities must be reported immediately to the County and appropriate
regulatory authorities for review and approval.
I. Final acceptance of the work is contingent upon satisfactory inspection by the County and verification of
permit compliance.
SAFETY REQUIREMENTS
a) The Contractor shall be solely responsible for the entire site and the construction of the same and provide all
the necessary protections as required by laws or ordinances governing such conditions and as required by
the Owner or Designer. He shall be responsible for any damage to the Owner's property or that of others on
the job, by himself, his personnel or his subcontractors, and shall make good such damages. He shall be
responsible for and pay for any claims against the Owner arising from such damages.
b) The Contractor shall adhere to the rules, regulations and interpretations of the North Carolina Department of
Labor relating to Occupational Safety and Health Standards for the Construction Industry (Title 29, Code of
Federal Regulations, Part 1926 published in Volume 39, Number 122, Part 11, June 24, 1974 Federal
Register), and revisions thereto as adopted by General Statutes of North Carolina 95-126 through 155.
c) The Contractor shall provide all necessary safety measures for the protection of all persons on the work,
including the requirements of the AGC Accident Prevention Manual in Construction as amended, and shall
fully comply with all state laws or regulations and North Carolina Building Code requirements to prevent
accident or injury to persons on or about the location of the work. He shall clearly mark or post signs warning
of hazards existing, and shall barricade excavations and similar hazards. He shall protect against damage or
injury resulting from falling materials and he shall maintain all protective devices and signs throughout the
progress of the work.
TAXES
a) Carteret County is not exempt from North Carolina State Sales and Use Taxes on labor, material and
equipment to be incorporated in the Work. Said taxes shall be included in invoices submitted by Contractor.
Contractor in submitting his invoices shall break out all sales taxes as a separate item and County where
purchase was made.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY
a) The non-discrimination clause contained in Section 202 (Federal) Executive Order 11246, as
amended by Executive Order 11375, relative to Equal Employment Opportunity for all persons without
regard to race, color, religion, sex or national origin, and the implementing rules and regulations
prescribed by the Secretary of Labor, are incorporated herein.
b) The Contractors agree not to discriminate against any employees or applicant for employment
because of physical or mental handicap about any position for which the employees or applicant is
qualified. The Contractor agrees to take affirmative action to employ, advance in employment and
otherwise treat qualified handicapped individuals without discrimination based upon their physical or
mental handicap in all employment practices.
MINORITY BUSINESS PARTICIPATION
a) It is the intent of the County to encourage Contractors in making every effort to utilize Minority Business
Enterprises for subcontracted work. The County has established efforts to record participation of such
Enterprises by the attached “Appendix E – MBE DOCUMENTATION FOR CONTRACT PAYMENTS”. The
Contractor shall include the attached Appendix E with each pay application.
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