City of Beaufort / Waterfront Advisory Committee
Waterfront Advisory Committee 07-06-26
July 6, 2026 Waterways Commission meeting. Staff presented an overview of a draft RFQ for design services for the waterfront promenade project (four phases, 12 tasks). Committee discussed procurement approach, RFQ scope details (project management, public engagement, surveys, 30/60/90% design milestones, NEPA/permitting, grant strategy, construction support, post-construction maintenance), expectations for schedule and conflict-of-interest language, bonding/insurance/warranty concerns, and public comments urging reconsideration of design Option 2 and/or exploration of a sheet-piled bulkhead alternative. Minutes of June 1, 2026 were approved. A tentative next meeting date of Sept 14, 2026 was placed on the calendar; no meeting planned Aug 3, 2026.