2026-02-04_Bid_Schedule_-_EL_PORTAL.xlsx

This is a Bid Schedule for Volusia County, Florida's El Portal Vehicular Beach Access Ramp reconstruction project, which was destroyed during Hurricane Nicole in 2022. The project encompasses demolition of existing storm-damaged infrastructure, installation of 64 linear feet of sheet-pile seawall and 104 linear feet of sheet-pile retaining walls with concrete caps, placement of 313 square yards of reinforced concrete ramp and 361 square yards of heavy-duty concrete, installation of 128 linear feet of FDOT Type D curbing and 104 square yards of pedestrian sidewalk, pavement markings and signage, as-built survey certification, site restoration, and flood insurance. The procurement (Invitation for Bid 26-B-59IF) requires a single prime contractor to complete the work within a 150-day contract period with 120 days for substantial completion. The non-mandatory pre-bid meeting is scheduled for March 16, 2026, at 10:30 a.m. with a virtual Microsoft Teams option, the deadline for submitting questions is March 26, 2026, at 11:59 p.m., and sealed bids must be submitted electronically through the County's eProcurement Portal by April 9, 2026, at 3:00 p.m. Award will be determined by lowest responsive and responsible bidder using combined pricing for all line items.

The estimated construction cost is $1,464,420.00 (Contract C-2075), with FEMA funding. Contractors must submit a bid bond equal to 5 percent of total bid price and, upon award, provide Payment and Performance Bonds equal to 100 percent of contract price per Florida Statute 255.05. The contract is subject to federal compliance requirements including Davis-Bacon Act wage standards, Clean Air Act compliance, and domestic preference for materials. Contractors must comply with all federal, state, and local laws, maintain comprehensive insurance with the County named as additional insured, utilize the E-Verify system for employee verification, and use U.S.-produced iron and steel per Florida Statute 255.0993. The project requires integration with existing Florida Department of Environmental Protection permits and U.S. Army Corps of Engineers authorizations, with construction activity prohibitions during marine turtle nesting season (May 1 through October 31). Liquidated damages are assessed at $1,000 per day for failure to meet completion deadlines, and payment for construction services will be made within 20 to 25 days of invoice receipt. The solicitation includes no local preference provisions due to FEMA funding restrictions and no specific set-asides for disadvantaged businesses; however, federal requirements mandate affirmative efforts to contract with small and minority businesses.