Project Information

Bid Title

Cedar Island Harbor Maintenance Dredging

Issuing Agency

County of Carteret

Location

North Carolina

Published Date

Feb 10, 2026

Closing Date

Feb 26, 2026

Government Level

State & Local

Status

Closed

Ref. #

RFB 03-2026

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Project Description

Bid Number:	RFB 03-2026
Bid Title:	Cedar Island Harbor Maintenance Dredging
Category:	General County Bids
Status:	Open

Description: Carteret County is requesting sealed bids from qualified marine contractors for the performance of maintenance dredging activities within the Cedar Island Harbor Channel. This vital waterway provides boater access between Cedar Island and Cape Lookout National Seashore and requires periodic dredging to maintain navigable conditions. The project will involve the removal and disposal of approximately 999 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. Pre-Bid Meeting (Non-Mandatory) Date: February 19, 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: For security reasons, you must enable JavaScript to view this E-mail address. 252-222-5835 All bid submissions should be directed to: Ashley Bennett Purchasing Agent 210 Turner Street, Beaufort, NC 28516 Submission Deadline: February 26, 2026, at 2:00 (EST) 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. Award will be made to the lowest responsive, responsible bidder in accordance with North Carolina General Statutes. Publication Date/Time: 2/9/2026 5:00 PM Closing Date/Time: 2/26/2026 2:00 PM Related Documents: Cedar Island Harbor Maintenance Dredging RFB 03-2026 Packet

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Request for Bid

Carteret County Government

Cedar Island Harbor Maintenance Dredging RFB 03-2026

Issue Date: February 9, 2026

Submission Deadline: February 26, 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 Cedar Island Harbor Channel. This vital waterway provides boater access between

Cedar Island and Cape Lookout National Seashore and requires periodic dredging to maintain navigable conditions.

The project will involve the removal and disposal of approximately 999 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 Cedar Island Harbor Channel Maintenance Dredging project involves the removal and disposal of approximately

999 cubic yards of accumulated sediment from a public waterway that provides essential navigational access

between mainland Cedar Island and Cape Lookout National Seashore. The dredging area is located in the

westernmost portion of the channel and is approximately 660 feet in length and 10-25 feet in width, with a target

channel depth of -6 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 -6 feet NWL depth. All dredged material shall be transported by barge and offloaded at County property

adjacent to Cedar Island Harbor.

All work must be conducted in compliance with CAMA General Permit #97205C , 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 provide weekly dredge totals to County staff and will coordinate with staff to document actual material

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 (Non-Mandatory)

Date:

February 19, 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 26, 2026 at 2:00 (EST)

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.

Award will be made to the lowest responsive, responsible bidder in accordance with North Carolina General Statutes.

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 there from, 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 ordinances,

including those governing navigable waters, environmental protection, and public safety.

B. Work shall be conducted under the authority of CAMA General Permit #97205C, 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.

Commodity Codes

• NAICS 237990Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction

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