Water Taxi Services for USS North Carolina Battleship Memorial

The North Carolina Department of Natural and Cultural Resources is seeking a vendor to provide water taxi passenger service on the Cape Fear River for the USS North Carolina Battleship Memorial.

DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL AND CULTURAL RESOURCES (NC)


General
Closed (past due)
Doc2039290343
May 22, 2026 02:00 PM
Apr 24, 2026 10:33 AM
Request for Proposal (RFP)
State
Contacts
Dennis Jimenez
+19198146724

Terry Kuhn
+19103999118
1 NE Battleship Road, Wilmington, NC, USA
Description

The North Carolina Department of Natural and Cultural Resources is soliciting proposals for water taxi passenger service on and across the Cape Fear River. This service is crucial for visitors, guests, and staff of the USS North Carolina Battleship Memorial, a major tourist attraction. The service will operate daily, year-round, to transport passengers between the Battleship Memorial and Downtown Wilmington, ensuring consistent and predictable water access. The vendor will be responsible for providing a vessel capable of transporting at least 20 passengers and 3 wheelchairs, adhering to ADA guidelines for accessibility, and maintaining a professional and safe environment for all passengers.

Classification Codes
NAICS483212Inland Water Passenger Transportation
PSCV224Passenger Marine Charter Service
Smart Codes
passenger marine transportationwater taxi servicesriver ferry operations
Timeline
Apr 24, 2026 12:00 AM-Issue Date
May 01, 2026 10:00 AM-Site Visit (optional)
In front of the ticket booth at the Visitor's Center
May 07, 2026 05:00 PM-Questions Due Date
May 12, 2026 12:00 PM-Response to Questions
May 22, 2026 02:00 PM-Proposal Opening Date (optional)