Craig Park Seawall Project Bid Rejection
Summary
The city awarded a $2.79 million contract to raise the Spring Bayou seawall and sidewalk by about two feet, protecting Craig Park from flooding and sea-level rise for an estimated 50+ years. A $2 million federal grant covers most of it, and the site must be accessible by Epiphany in January.
At a glance
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Last discussed Jul 28, 2026.
Impact analysis
$2.79 million total, with about $785,000 from this year's borrowing package — roughly $800,000 less than budgeted.
Everyone who uses Craig Park and attends Epiphany, plus nearby properties protected from flooding.
Taxpayers paid for a seawall that appears not to meet its contract specifications.
Mentions & discussions (3)
Board of Commissioners - Jul 28, 2026
Commissioner Eisner said the new Craig Park seawall is lower than promised — water is breaking over it — despite contract language calling for the wall to be raised roughly two feet around the park. The board agreed to hold a workshop with staff and a report from Bob Robertson/Paul Smith to find out what went wrong.
Board of Commissioners - Mar 24, 2026
The city awarded a $2.79 million contract to raise the Spring Bayou seawall and sidewalk by about two feet, protecting Craig Park from flooding and sea-level rise for an estimated 50+ years. A $2 million federal grant covers most of it, and the site must be accessible by Epiphany in January.
Board of Commissioners - Feb 24, 2026
All bids for the Craig Park Seawall Project were slated for rejection under ITB File No. 260015-B-JL, likely because bids came in unsuitable or over budget. The seawall work would need to be rebid.
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