Summary: Army Corps of Engineers Permit for Nearshore Artificial Reef Construction

This is an Army Corps of Engineers permit document related to the Santa Rosa County, Florida artificial reef construction, transportation, and deployment project (FWC 21366 NRDA EscaRosa). The permit authorizes nearshore placement of artificial reef materials on both the east and west sides of the designated project area. The project involves the construction and deployment of artificial reef structures as part of a Natural Resource Damage Assessment (NRDA) restoration initiative. A non-mandatory pre-bid meeting is scheduled for December 11, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. at the Santa Rosa County Environmental/Engineering Department in Milton, Florida, with virtual participation available via Teams. Proposals must be submitted through the Santa Rosa County Procurement Portal by 10:00 a.m. on January 9, 2026, at which time they will be publicly opened via Teams. Questions concerning the project must be submitted through the procurement portal by 12:00 p.m. on December 19, 2025.

This permit document confirms the federal authorization required for the nearshore reef construction activities, establishing the geographic parameters and environmental compliance framework for the project. The artificial reef materials and deployment methods are subject to Army Corps of Engineers specifications and environmental protection standards. Santa Rosa County actively encourages participation from small businesses, minority-owned businesses, women-owned businesses, and disadvantaged business enterprises. The county reserves the right to waive bid irregularities, reject any or all bids for documented reasons, and award the contract based on what it determines to be in the best interest of Santa Rosa County.