Nags Head commissioners approve $282,710 sidewalk contract, $42,500 dune-walkover replacement

On March 18, 2026, the Nags Head Board of Commissioners approved contracts and budget amendments to fund a package of sidewalk projects and a dune walkover replacement.

David, a town staff member who presented the projects, told the board the combined low bid for the bundled sidewalk work was $282,710.50 and recommended awarding the construction contract to Hatchell Concrete and approving budget amendment No. 8 to fund the work. “The total amount of the bids price that was submitted is $282,710.50,” David said.

The sidewalk package includes a new southern pedestrian connection at West Bay Meadow linking South Provton Highway to the West Side multi‑use path and Bay’s Edge; a north‑side sidewalk along West Windjammer Road (refined after resident outreach); a new connection on Admiral Street paired with upsized drainage to address stormwater deficiencies identified in the town’s stormwater master plan; a Grouse Street sidewalk timed to a planned signal at the event site; and a final west‑side loop at Dowdy Park that the Arts & Culture Committee suggested could include mosaic or other creative treatments.

During questions, the mayor asked whether available contingency would cover any additional work at Dowdy Park, including creative features. David replied, “We have a contingency as part of the budget amendment. I think we've got about $28,000, and we feel as though that's adequate to go ahead and cover that.” He also noted a recurring resident concern for sidewalk projects: in one case a resident who parks a work truck in the right‑of‑way may lose that informal parking if the sidewalk is constructed.

The board approved budget amendment No. 8 and separately authorized the town manager to execute a construction contract with Hatchell Concrete for $282,710.50 by voice vote; no opposition was voiced.

Separately, David reported that facilities maintenance found pervasive termite and structural deficiencies at the Great Eagle Street dune walkover and that staff solicited bids for replacement. The lowest bid, from Shane Clark Marine, was $42,500. David said the town planned to pair that work with ongoing walkover replacements. The board approved budget amendment 8.3 and authorized a contract with Shane Clark Marine for $42,500 by voice vote; no opposition was voiced.

The meeting also included brief procedural items, a note that the town attorney was absent, and a commissioner’s remark about the recent St. Patrick’s Day parade. The board adjourned after the votes.