1-Don CeSar Boca Ciega Area Resiliency Adaptation w Appendices-1 1.pdf

This is a Scope of Work and Project Description document for the City of St. Pete Beach, Florida, soliciting combined Project Development & Environment (PD&E) and Preliminary Design Services for the Don CeSar & Boca Ciega Area Resiliency Adaptation Project. The project aims to develop comprehensive coastal and stormwater resiliency infrastructure to address chronic tidal, dry-weather, and rainfall flooding in the Boca Ciega area. The scope of work encompasses environmental assessment, permitting coordination, preliminary engineering design, and feasibility analysis. The City intends to transition the project from planning to construction within three years, indicating an accelerated timeline. The project is a component of the City's Capital Improvement Program and represents a significant commitment to long-term coastal resilience.

The project requires qualified professional engineering firms with demonstrated expertise in coastal engineering, stormwater management, and environmental permitting. Proposals should address the integration of nature-based and structural solutions to enhance community resilience against sea-level rise and increased precipitation events. The successful consultant will coordinate with multiple regulatory agencies, including the Florida Department of Environmental Protection and the Army Corps of Engineers, to obtain necessary permits and approvals. Funding for this initiative derives from the City's capital budget and may include state and federal grant opportunities related to resilience and coastal protection projects. The City's commitment to advancing this project reflects broader regional efforts to address climate adaptation and infrastructure vulnerability in coastal Florida communities.