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Charleston-based · Building across the Southeast
Kiawah River dock construction
Statement of qualifications

Capabilities & Qualifications

Everything a general contractor, engineer or public owner needs to shortlist BluTide: scopes we self-perform, equipment, references, and how to request our insurance, bonding and licensing documents.

At a glance

Company profile

CompanyBluTide Marine Construction
OwnerKarl Rakes
Headquarters3771 Belvedere Rd., Johns Island, SC 29455
Experience24+ years in marine construction
MarketsPublic agencies, municipalities, marinas, developers, GCs, HOAs, homeowners
DeliveryDesign-bid-build, negotiated and marine subcontract
Service areaSouth Carolina coast; mobilizing across NC, GA and FL
Self-performed scopes

Capabilities

01

Marine pile driving

Timber, concrete, steel pipe and sheet, and helical piles — from barge or land.

02

Docks, piers & platforms

Fixed and floating docks, fishing piers, gangways and platforms.

03

Seawalls & bulkheads

Vinyl, timber, steel and concrete walls, tie-backs, caps and toe protection.

04

Bridges & boardwalks

Pedestrian bridges, marsh boardwalks and beach crossovers.

05

Boat ramps & landings

Launch ramps, courtesy docks and landing improvements.

06

Shoreline & erosion control

Rip-rap revetments and living shoreline elements.

07

Marina docks & lifts

Marina slips, floating systems, boat lifts and repairs.

08

Site & park work

Pathways, concrete sidewalks, site clearing and park construction around the waterfront.

For general contractors

Your marine scope, carried

On larger civil, park and site-development packages, BluTide prices and builds the in-water and over-water work — piles, docks, piers, bulkheads and boardwalks — under your contract.

  • Pricing from your plans and specs, with clear inclusions and exclusions
  • Submittals, shop drawings and RFIs handled by our team
  • Our own barges and pile-driving equipment, so the schedule is ours to hold

Send the bid documents to blutidemarine@outlook.com.

Kiawah River boat landing
For engineers & owners

Constructability input before bid day

We’re glad to talk through pile types, wall systems, access and sequencing during design. Early input on what can be built from the water — and what that does to cost — saves change orders later.

We have built to the designs of engineering firms for public owners up and down the coast, and we build to the permit conditions issued by SCDES/OCRM and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.

Seabrook Island boardwalk
Documentation

Insurance, bonding & references

Shared privately with owners, engineers and general contractors — with bid submittals or on request.

Insurance

Certificates of insurance naming owner and GC as required.

Bonding

Bid, performance and payment bonds for public and private work.

Licensing

State contractor licensing details provided with each submittal.

References

Owner and project-manager references from public and private clients.

Trusted by

Owners, municipalities and agencies we have built for

South Carolina Ports AuthorityJoint Base CharlestonCharleston County ParksBerkeley CountyCity of North CharlestonTown of Kiawah IslandTown of Edisto BeachTown of James IslandTown of Pawleys IslandThe Beach CompanyKiawah Island Golf ResortBohicket MarinaSeabrook IslandMiddleton PlaceSCE&GAudubon South Carolina
Client feedback

What owners and project managers say

I have worked with BluTide on several competitively-bid projects, and they have all been completed to our satisfaction. Their staff are personable and knowledgeable, and able to adapt to unforeseen conditions in a reasonable and timely manner.
Ray Ely, PMP, CPRPCapital Project Manager, Charleston County Park & Recreation Commission
I have used BluTide Marine for two projects in the last year and have been very pleased with both outcomes. BluTide’s ability to produce, manage and maintain schedule, cost, quality, attention to detail as well as communication and problem solve are some of their strengths.
George S. HeylConstruction Manager, The Beach Company
Prequalification & bids

Add BluTide to your bidders list

Send your prequalification form, plan-holder list or bid invitation and we’ll respond within one business day.

Office3771 Belvedere Rd., Johns Island, SC 29455
HoursMonday–Friday, 9:00 am–5:00 pm

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