Cleveland Metroparks is soliciting bids for a five‑year, park‑wide marina dredging program covering the Emerald Necklace and Wildwood marinas. The contractor will perform annual (or every‑3‑5‑years for Wildwood) dredging of primarily granular material, removing 1,000–4,000 cubic yards per year (average ~2,000 yd³) and disposing of the spoil at a pre‑approved near‑shore site. Work must be completed by May 1 each year, adhering to USACE and Ohio DNR permits, including the use of turbidity curtains. The contract requires a 10 % bid bond for bids >$10,000, a performance bond equal to 100 % of the contract price, and compliance with prevailing‑wage, insurance, and safety regulations. Liquidated damages of $5,000 per day apply for late completion. The award will be made after public opening of bids on Nov 3, 2026.
• Scope: Dredging, material handling, disposal, permit compliance, silt‑curtain installation.
• Schedule: Annual work completed by May 1 (2027‑2031).
• Volume: ~2,000 cubic yards/year (Emerald Necklace), ~4,000 cubic yards in 2029 (Wildwood).
• Requirements: Bid bond, performance bond, insurance, prevailing‑wage adherence, DBE participation, safety plan.
• Location: Cleveland, Ohio (Emerald Necklace Marina – 1500 Scenic Park Dr, Lakewood, OH 44107; Wildwood Marina – 16975 Wildwood Dr, Cleveland, OH 44119).