01_AR_Permit_NearshoreEast_DEP.pdf

This is a permit document from the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) related to an artificial reef construction project in the Nearshore East area. The file supports the Santa Rosa County Board of County Commissioners' procurement for Artificial Reef Construction, Transportation and Deployment under FWC 21366 NRDA EscaRosa. A non-mandatory pre-bid meeting is scheduled for 10:00 a.m. on December 11, 2025, at the Santa Rosa County Environmental/Engineering Department in Milton, Florida, with virtual attendance available via Teams. Specifications are available through the Santa Rosa County Procurement Portal, and interested vendors are strongly encouraged to participate. Questions concerning the project must be submitted through the procurement portal by 12:00 p.m. on Friday, December 19, 2025. All proposals must be submitted through the procurement portal by 10:00 a.m. on Friday, January 9, 2026, at which time they will be publicly opened via Teams.

The solicitation encourages participation from all segments of the business community, including small businesses, minority-owned and women-owned businesses, and disadvantaged business enterprises. Santa Rosa County does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, national origin, disability, sex, or age in contract administration. The Board of County Commissioners reserves the right to waive irregularities in bids, reject any or all bids for documented reasons, and award the contract to the bid determined to be in the best interest of Santa Rosa County. Specific pricing terms, set-asides, incumbent vendor information, and total contract value are not detailed in this permit document, as it primarily serves as environmental authorization for the artificial reef project rather than the complete procurement specification.