Harbor Floats
Town of Southwest HarborCity · Southwest Harbor, ME- Due
- Apr 23, 2026
- Deadline passed
- Primary contact
- Karen Reddersen
- (207) 224-5404
The 30-second brief
The Town of Southwest Harbor is seeking sealed bids for the construction and installation of harbor floats under Project No. WIN 029662.00 in Hancock County, Maine. The work includes constructing up to seven new 16x24 ft floats and three 6x20 ft floats, including delivery, unloading at the harbor, and incidental work. Required experience includes timber float construction and installation with a substantial completion date on or before July 31, 2026. Bids are due by 11:00 a.m. on April 23, 2026, at the Southwest Harbor Town Office. The basis of award will be the lowest responsive, responsible Base Bid, subject to MaineDOT Standard Specifications, DBE requirements, and a 5% bid bond.
Construction of up to seven new 16x24 ft floats and three 6x20 ft floats, Delivery, Unloading at the harbor, And other incidental work
Lowest responsive, responsible Base Bid
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Summary
The Town of Southwest Harbor is seeking sealed bids for the construction and installation of harbor floats under Project No.
WIN 029662.00 in Hancock County, Maine. The work includes constructing up to seven new 16x24 ft floats and three 6x20 ft floats, including delivery, unloading at the harbor, and incidental work. Required experience includes timber float construction and installation with a substantial completion date on or before July 31, 2026. Bids are due by 11:00 a.m. on April 23, 2026, at the Southwest Harbor Town Office. The basis of award will be the lowest responsive, responsible Base Bid, subject to MaineDOT Standard Specifications, DBE requirements, and a 5% bid bond.
EVALUATION CRITERIA
Lowest responsive, responsible Base Bid
REQUIRED DELIVERABLES
Construction of up to seven new 16x24 ft floats and three 6x20 ft floats, Delivery, Unloading at the harbor, And other incidental work
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
bid bond of 5% of the bid amount or an official bank check, cashier's check, certified check, certificate of deposit, or United States postal money order for 5% of the bid amount, Contract Performance Surety Bond, Contract Payment Surety Bond, blank forms provided by the Town
- Submit to
- Town Office, 26 Village Green Way, PO Box 745, Southwest Harbor, ME 04679
- Scope location
- Southwest Harbor, ME
Questions about this BID
How do I respond to this Bid from Town of Southwest Harbor?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is April 23, 2026. The solicitation specifies required deliverables that must be addressed in your response. Be sure to include all required attachments as outlined in the solicitation. Submissions should be delivered to: Town Office, 26 Village Green Way, PO Box 745, Southwest Harbor, ME 04679. For questions, contact Karen Reddersen.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this Bid?
Most government agencies, including Town of Southwest Harbor in ME, encourage participation from small businesses, minority-owned, women-owned, and disadvantaged business enterprises (MBE/WBE/DBE). Check the full solicitation for any small business participation goals.
What happens after the Bid submission deadline?
After the deadline, the issuing agency reviews all submissions against the stated evaluation criteria. This typically includes a compliance check, technical evaluation, cost analysis, and may involve oral presentations with shortlisted vendors.
Can I ask questions about this solicitation before submitting?
Yes, most solicitations allow vendors to submit questions during a designated period. The primary contact is Karen Reddersen at (207) 224-5404. Questions and answers are typically shared with all prospective bidders.
What are the key deliverables?
The solicitation specifies the following deliverables: Construction of up to seven new 16x24 ft floats and three 6x20 ft floats, Delivery, Unloading at the harbor, And other incidental work. Proposals should clearly address how each deliverable will be met.
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What are the evaluation criteria for this solicitation?
This solicitation includes specific evaluation criteria that will be used to score proposals. The criteria include: "Lowest responsive, responsible Base Bid" Vendors should carefully align their proposals with each criterion to maximize their score.
Where can I find more RFPs from Town of Southwest Harbor?
All active and historical solicitations from Town of Southwest Harbor are tracked and searchable. As a city agency, Town of Southwest Harbor regularly publishes solicitations. Visit the agency profile to see current open bids, past contracts, vendor relationships, and decision-maker contacts.
What documents are required to bid on this Bid?
Requirements vary by solicitation, but common documents include a technical proposal, cost/price proposal, proof of insurance, relevant certifications, past performance references, and any forms specified in the solicitation. This solicitation specifically requires the following attachments: bid bond of 5% of the bid amount or an official bank check, cashier's check, certified check, certificate of deposit, or United States postal money order for 5% of the bid amount, Contract Performance. Review the full document from Town of Southwest Harbor for the complete list.
What is the scope of this project?
This solicitation defines a specific project scope. The scope covers the following locations: Southwest Harbor, ME. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.