City of Bayou La Batre City Docks to Host Marina Management Industry Day
Published on July 16, 2026
The city of Bayou La Batre, Alabama, in partnership with Moffatt & Nichol (M&N), will host an in-person Industry Day for marina owners and operators, including marina association members, interested in the upcoming marina management contract for the City Docks Redevelopment Project.
The Industry Day event takes place Friday, August 14, 2026, starting at 10:00 a.m. at Bayou La Batre City Hall, 13785 South Wintzell Avenue, Bayou La Batre, Alabama, 36509.
Following the one-hour morning presentation, registered firms will have the opportunity to participate in individual breakout sessions (morning and afternoon). Breakout schedules and room assignments will be determined based on the number of registered participants. A virtual option will be considered if requested; in-person attendance is preferred.
Registration Information
Attendance is by RSVP only. To register, please submit the following information:
- Name
- Company
- Relation to the marina management and operations industry
- Contact information
Send RSVP and any advance questions to Steve Parker via email to sparker@moffattnichol.com.
Please include “City Docks Industry Day Registration” in the subject line of your email. Registration closes Friday, August 7, 2026.
Project information will be provided to registered attendees prior to the event.
Important Notice
- There is no solicitation at this time.
- This event is not a marketing opportunity.
- Participation is voluntary and is not required to bid on future work.
Project Overview
The city’s goal is to create a vibrant waterfront hub that supports the local marine economy while providing long-term operational sustainability. The City Docks Redevelopment will deliver a self-sustaining, revenue-generating marina destination that supports local boating, commercial fishing, tourism and community activities. Planned amenities include:
- A full-service 100-slip marina serving recreational, charter, and commercial vessels
- Marine fueling station
- A four-lane public boat launch
- 100 parking slots for Truck-trailers
- Fixed Dockage for small to medium shrimp boats selling seafood directly to the public
- Seafood and farmers market space
- Two open-air pavilions for events and private rentals
- Marine retail, concessions, and support services
- Public restrooms and a 4,200-square-foot, multi-use harbormaster building
- Greenspace for community events
- Passive shoreline access and eco-tourism opportunities along the restored Lightning Point shoreline
The site is located specifically along State Docks Road on the waterfront in Bayou La Batre, about 30 minutes south of Mobile, Alabama, on the Gulf Coast, located on Portersville Bay / Mississippi Sound.
Program Significance
The City Docks Redevelopment Project represents a major coastal recovery and economic revitalization effort that transforms a storm‑damaged, underutilized waterfront into a modern, multipurpose hub for industry and community use. By combining a working marina, seafood market, boat launch and public event spaces, the project supports the region’s historic fishing economy while expanding tourism and recreational opportunities. It is funded through RESTORE Act dollars tied to the Deepwater Horizon recovery, making it a flagship example of using environmental settlement funds to rebuild local economies, improve resilience, and restore access to coastal resources, with projected long‑term economic gains and enhanced public waterfront access.
Anticipated Schedule :
- Solicitation Issuance: January 2027
- City Docks Grand Opening Start: Fall 2027
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