26-P021R Dock and Marine Structure Inspection and Maintenance

The City of Charleston seeks a licensed Specialty Marine Contractor to perform annual inspection, preventive maintenance, and repair services on its portfolio of municipal docks and piers (floating docks, fixed piers, water‑taxi facilities, park piers, etc.). The contract will be awarded on a one‑year base with optional annual extensions (up to four additional years). Contractors must have at least seven years of relevant experience, hold a South Carolina Specialty Marine License, and maintain Longshoreman’s insurance. Work includes fastener tightening, concrete patching, wood and steel component inspection, marine growth removal, dive inspections, post‑storm assessments, and detailed maintenance logging. All proposals are due by 11:30 AM on 6 Oct 2026; questions must be submitted by 12:00 PM on 21 Sept 2026. • Scope: Semi‑annual, as‑needed inspections and repairs of floating docks and fixed piers throughout Charleston. • Required qualifications: 7+ years experience, SC Specialty Marine License, Longshoreman’s insurance, certified dive capability, qualified marine supervisor/inspector. • Deliverables: Inspection reports, maintenance logs, repair work (fastener retightening, concrete patching, corrosion treatment, debris removal, etc.), post‑storm recommendations. • Contract term: 1 year initial, renewable annually (up to 5 years total). • Pricing: Time‑and‑materials labor rates plus material cost + ≤ 17 % markup; rates required for supervisor, crew, dive team, and crane barge. • Submission: Original sealed proposal + 3 copies + electronic flash drive; mailed/hand‑delivered to Procurement Division, 2 George St., Suite 3600, Charleston, SC. • Evaluation criteria: Technical capability, past performance, staffing, cost, and responsiveness.