It is the responsibility of Respondents who receive this solicitation from sources other than the portals identified above or St.

Johns River Water Management District to contact the District’s Procurement staff prior to the due date to ensure any updates/addenda are received in order to submit a responsible and responsive offer. If you fail to submit a complete and accurate document, the District may deem the offer non-responsive and reject your submittal.

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This document must be completed and returned with your submittal

THE GOVERNING BOARD OF THE ST. JOHNS RIVER WATER MANAGEMENT DISTRICT

INVITATION FOR BIDS

42069IFB26 UNDERWATER STRUCTURE REPAIRS

The St. Johns River Water Management District (the “District”) is seeking submittals from qualified contractors with a minimum of three years of relevant experience to perform repairs to eighteen (18) structures as described in this solicitation and associated with the District’s flood control systems (the “Work”). Respondent will be required to provide documented proof that its dive operations meet the requirements and qualifications of 29 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) 1910

Subpart T Commercial Dive Operations with its submittal. All Work shall be completed by July 31, 2026. The estimate budget for this work is $150,000.

Interested and qualified Respondents are invited to submit a complete submittal package in accordance with the requirements and specifications detailed in this solicitation. Submittals must address all elements of the Scope of Work and comply with the terms and conditions set forth herein.

Further information is available through DemandStar at demandstar.com, Central Bidding at centralbidding.com, the state of

Florida’s MyFloridaMarketPlace at myfloridamarketplace.com or the District’s website at sjrwmd.com. Solicitation packages may be obtained from the above portals. Respondents may also request the solicitation package directly from the District.

For all requests or questions relating to this solicitation, please contact:

Shari Chinevere, Procurement Manager

Phone: 386-643-1172 or E-Mail: slchinev@sjrwmd.com

NON-MANDATORY PRE-BID MEETING – April 6, 2026; 10:00AM @ SJRWMD Palm Bay Service, 525 Community College Pkwy SE, Palm Bay, FL 32909

SUBMITTAL DUE DATE

2:00PM Friday, April 17, 2026

PLEASE NOTE! Respondent’s submittal must include all required documents and forms requested in this solicitation or the submittal may be rejected and deemed non-responsive.

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LAST DAY FOR QUESTIONS – April 10, 2026; 5:00PM

INVITATION FOR BIDS

42069IFB26 UNDERWATER STRUCTURE REPAIRS

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Cover Sheet ………. ………………………………………………………………… Page 1

Table of Contents …………………………………………………………………… Page 2

PART 1 - Scope of Work………………………………………………………… Page 3-17

Bid Form ….……………………………………………………………… Page 18

PART 2 – Submittal Guidance & General Information ……………………………… Pages 19-25

PART 3 - Required Documents & Forms …………………………………………... Pages 26-33 (NOTE! Additional documents not included in this section may be required)

PART 3 – Draft Agreement ………………………………………………………. Pages 34-53

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Exhibit 3 - Inspection Reports, is provided for download as a separate .pdf file

PART 1 - SCOPE OF WORK

I. INTRODUCTION

The St. Johns River Water Management District (District) comprises all or part of 18 counties starting at the

Florida/Georgia border (Nassau County) down to Vero Beach (Indian River County) and from the Atlantic

Ocean to Interstate 75 and south through Orlando. The District’s boundaries are based on natural, hydrogeologic basins rather than political/county limits to allow for effective and efficient planning and management.

Every five (5) years, the District performs inspections of all underwater structures within flood control levees.

In summer 2025, Underwater Engineering Services, Inc. (UESI) performed the most recent underwater inspections of the minor water control structures associated with the District’s flood control levee systems for the District. During these inspections, commercial divers utilizing surface supplied diving equipment performed complete and thorough inspections of the interior and exterior portions of the water control structures as well as the surrounding channels and instrumentation. The defects and conditions of the structures inspected were recorded and conveyed through written condition reports and video taken during the inspections. These inspections revealed that a number of the structures and culverts require repairs to ensure their continued operability.

II. OBJECTIVE

The objective of this Work is to perform repairs to eighteen (18) structures associated with the District’s flood control systems. Exhibit 1 to this Scope of Work contains Figures 1 through 5, which depict structure location maps for this Work. The structures to be repaired include the following:

a. AP-1

Structure AP-1 is a gated culvert comprised of two barrels, extending west (gated end) to east under

Levee FWMA north of Headwaters Lake / Fellsmere Water Management Area in Indian River County.

The barrels are Corrugated Aluminum Pipe (CAP), 96 inches diameter by 186 feet long. The west end has an access pier comprised of steel superstructure supported by steel piles.

b. B-1

Structure B1 is a gated culvert comprised of two barrels, extending south (gated end) to north under

Levee C-231 adjacent to the Sunnyhill Restoration Area in Marion County. The barrel is a PVC-lined, 36 inches diameter by 60 feet long. Both ends have an access pier comprised of timber piles and a timber superstructure providing access to the stilling wells or sampling tubes. There are two gates at the upstream end.

c. E-2

Structure E2 is a gated culvert comprised of three barrels, extending southeast (gated end) to northeast under Levee E-2 in the Sunnyhill Restoration Area in Marion County. The barrels are CAP, 60 inches diameter by 80 feet long. The upstream end has an access pier comprised of timber piles, a timber superstructure, and steel channels for cross bracing. The east and middle barrels have a gate at the barrel ends. The west barrel has a riser with two gates mounted to the riser.

d. E-3

Structure E3 is a gated culvert comprised of one barrel, extending south (gated end) to north under CD

Levee in the Sunnyhill Restoration Area in Marion County. The barrel is a CAP, 60 inches diameter by

70 feet long. The south end has an access pier comprised of timber piles, steel channel cross bracing and a timber superstructure. The downstream end has an access pier comprised of steel H-piles, steel caps, and an aluminum superstructure. The slide gate appears to have an upper gate.

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e. PS-2N

Structure PS-2N is a pump station comprised of three pumps and discharge pipes, extending east (pump end) to west (discharge end) under Levee L-74N in Brevard County. The intakes and discharge pipes are steel. The north pipe, No. 1, is 18 inches diameter. The middle (No. 2) and the south (No. 3) pipes are 36 inches diameter. The distance from the intake to the discharge is approximately 220 feet.

f. PS-2RO

Structure PS-2RO is a pump station discharge structure comprised of three discharge pipes, extending east (upstream end) to west (flap gated end) under Levee FWMA in Indian River County. The discharge pipes are CAP, 78-inch diameter by 85 feet long.

g. S-2

Structure S-2 is a gated culvert comprised of three barrels, extending west (gated end) to east under

Levee L-75 in Indian River County. The barrels are CAP, 84 inches diameter by 100’ feet long. The west end has three access piers comprised of aluminum wide flange piles that also serve as the gate guides and a metal superstructure.

h. S-3

Structure S-3 is a gated culvert comprised of three barrels, extending south (gated end) to north under

Levee L-75 in Indian River County. The barrels are CAP, 72 inches diameter by 73’ feet long. The south end has an access pier above each barrel comprised of steel piles that also serve as the gate guides, and a metal superstructure.

i. S-250A

Structure S-250A is a gated culvert comprised of one barrel, extending south (gated end) to north under

Levee L-74W, which serves as the boundary between Indian River and Brevard Counties. The barrel is a CAP, 72 inches diameter by 111 feet long. The south end has an access pier comprised of timber piles and a timber superstructure. There is a fixed gate or weir plate at the upstream end. S-250C

j. S-250C

Structure S-250C is a gated culvert comprised of one barrel, extending south (gated end) to north under

Levee L-74W. The barrel is a CAP, 72 inches diameter by 111 feet long. The south end has an access pier comprised of timber piles and a timber superstructure. There is a fixed gate or weir plate at the upstream end.

k. S-250D

Structure S-250D is a gated culvert comprised of one barrel, extending south (gated end) to north under

Levee L-74W, which serves as the boundary between Indian River and Brevard Counties. The barrel is a CAP, 72 inches diameter by 115 feet long. The south end has an access pier comprised of timber piles and a timber superstructure. There is no gate or weir plate at the upstream end – it is completely open.

l. S-250E

Structure S-250E is a gated culvert comprised of one barrel, extending south (gated end) to north under

Levee L-74W, which serves as the boundary between Indian River and Brevard Counties. The barrel is a CAP, 72 inches diameter by 112 feet long. The south end has an access pier comprised of steel H-piles and an aluminum superstructure.

m. S-252A

Structure S-252A is a gated culvert comprised of two barrels, extending south (gated end) to north under

Levee L-78 on the north side of Fort Drum Conservation Area in Indian River County. The 60-inch diameter Corrugated Metal Pipe (CMP) barrels have been lined with High-Density Polyethylene

(HDPE) and are 126’ feet long. The south end has an access pier comprised of timber piles and a timber superstructure.

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n. S-252D

Structure S-252D is a gated culvert comprised of one barrel, extending west (gate end) to east under

Levee L-79 on the east side of Fort Drum Conservation Area in Indian River County. The barrel has been relined with a 63” diameter HDPE inside the 72” CMP. The barrel is 170’ long.

o. S-252F

Structure S-252F is a gated culvert comprised of two barrels, extending south to north under Levee L-

78 on the west side of Fort Drum Conservation Area in Indian River County. The barrels have been relined with HDPE. The barrels are 100 ft long each.

p. S-257

Structure S-257 is a gated culvert comprised of two barrels, extending east (gated end) to west under

Levee L-40 on the west side of Three Forks Marsh Conservation Area in Brevard County. The barrels are CMP, 60 inches diameter by 120 feet long. The east end has an access pier comprised of timber piles and framing. There is a gate at the upstream end.

q. S-258

Structure S-258 is a gated culvert comprised of four barrels, extending south (gated end) to north under

Levee L-74E on the north side of the St. Johns Water Management Area in Brevard County. The barrels are CAP, 72 inches diameter by 112 feet long. The south end has an access pier comprised of timber piles and a timber superstructure.

r. C1-RA1

Structure S-C1RA1 is a gated culvert comprised of one barrel, extending south (gated end) to north under Levee C1RA on the west side of the C1 Retention Area in Brevard County. The barrel is a CAP, 36 inches diameter by 120 feet long. The north end has an access pier comprised of concrete piers and an aluminum deck. There is a fixed gate at the upstream end. The downstream end was cut at the slope of the bank above water.

III. SCOPE

The Work includes repairs of identified deficiencies at eighteen (18) structures across the District as detailed in

Exhibit 2 to this Scope of Work. Contractor shall provide a construction team including qualified divers and alligator trapping services to perform the repairs, which are primarily below water. The construction team shall include individuals qualified by experience and training in the repair of flood control structures. All dive operations shall meet the requirements and qualifications of 29 CFR 1910 Subpart T Commercial Dive

Operations. Contractor shall provide all necessary equipment to perform the tasks described in this Scope of

Work at no additional charge to the District.

The repairs required at each structure are identified in –the 2026 Underwater Repair List (Exhibit 2 to this Scope of Work), and supported by , Inspection Reports, (Exhibit 3 to this Scope of Work). Item numbers shown in the

Inspection Reports refer to deficiency item numbers. Not all deficiencies noted in the Inspection Reports are included in this project. Only the items specifically listed in the 2026 Underwater Repair List are included in the

Scope of Work.

Contractor’s Responsibilities:

a. Conduct a preconstruction meeting with District operations staff 48 hours in advance of mobilizing to site. At this meeting, Contractor will present a proposed schedule and order of the repairs.

b. Recommended actions in this solicitation are recommendations only; the District will entertain other repair options that would impose no additional cost to the District and may be discussed at the preconstruction meeting.

c. Mobilize to site and provide all labor, equipment and material to complete each specified repair Exhibit

2 hereto.

d. Contractor shall not operate any structure machinery or perform equipment lock-out/tag-out associated with the structure being inspected. This will be performed by District staff.

e. Provide product specifications for all materials to be used in the repairs above.

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f. Contractor shall be responsible for animal control. Problems with nuisance animals shall be the responsibility of Contractor. The District has a Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission

(FWC) Special Purpose Permit (Permit) which allows for alligator security services for the purpose of repair of District structures, facilities and properties. A copy of the District’s permit is attached as

Exhibit 4.

g. Contractor shall be responsible for all materials, labor, and equipment needed to humanely and lawfully manage nuisance alligators, including proper disposal of any alligator that must be lethally removed due to safety concerns or other necessity, and in accordance with all applicable permits and regulatory requirements. Contractor shall provide the District documentation verifying proper disposal for each lethally removed alligator. The District’s objective is to limit lethal removal by requiring the permitted trapper to use non-lethal measures when feasible, including capture and release on District property when lawful and practical, including same-day release when possible.

h. Demobilize from site. Contractor shall take care to protect all existing structures, roads, utilities and other improvements from damage. Additionally, the Work will be considered complete only after all rubbish and unused material associated with the Work has been removed and the premises left in a condition satisfactory to the District. All property disturbed or damaged during prosecution of the Work shall be restored to its former condition or better at no additional expense to the District.

District Responsibilities:

a. Provide access to Contractor.

b. Participate in preconstruction meeting.

c. Provide Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) Special Purpose Permit which allows for alligator security services.

d. Operate all structures as requested by Contractor and provide lock-out/tag-out as necessary.

e. Oversee all aspects of the construction.

f. Review Work completed and approve invoices.

IV. TIMEFRAMES AND DELVERABLES

All Work outlined in this solicitation shall be completed by July 31, 2026.

V. PROJECT MANAGER/INSPECTOR INFORMATION

PROJECT MANAGER

Rayford McCain

Bureau of Operations and Maintenance

Mobile: 321-212-9329 rmccain@sjrwmd.com

PROJECT INSPECTOR

Harman Bansil

Bureau of Operations and Maintenance

Mobile: 321-978-1917 hbansil@sjrwmd.com

EXHIBITS

EXHIBIT 1 – PROJECT LOCATION MAPS (Figures 1 through 5)

EXHIBIT 2 – 2026 UNDERWATER REPAIR LIST

EXHIBIT 3 – UNDERWATER INSPECTION REPORTS (PROVIDED AS A SEPARATE FILE (220 PGS)

EXHIBIT 4 – FLORIDA FISH AND WILDLIFE CONSERVATION COMMISSION SPECIAL

PURPOSE PERMIT FOR ALLIGATOR MANAGEMENT

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EXHIBIT 1 – PROJECT LOCATION MAPS

Figure 1 – Jane Green South

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Figure 2 – Upper St. Johns River Basin (USJRB) North

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Figure 3 – USJRB South

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Figure 4 – Fellsmere Water Management Area (FWMA)

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Figure 5 – Upper Ocklawaha River Basin (UORB)

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EXHIBIT 2 – 2026 UNDERWATER REPAIR LIST

FOLLOWS

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Exhibit 2: 2026 Underwater Repair List

Levee Structure Item # Description Score Repair Recommendation

Fellsmere East AP-1 US114

The access pier members have loss of coating with minor corrosion within a 6" to 2' high band in the splash zone. The beams have 5% coverage of coating loss. The pile caps have 75% coverage of surface corrosion.

The diagonal braces have 75% coverage of surface to minor corrosion with up to 1/16" deep pitting. The horizontals have 100% coverage of minor corrosion with up to 1/8" deep pitting. The piles have minor corrosion in a 6" band concentrated mostly on the web.

C-3 Clean and apply an epoxy coating on the corroded elements. If water level can be lowered, it may be able to be completed above water. For underwater elements, use an underwater coating.

Fellsmere East AP-1 US115 The clamps for the barrels have three or four bolts on each side. The bolts have moderate to major corrosion with up to 50% section loss, and the nuts have moderate to major corrosion with up to 50% section loss.

C-3 Replace the barrel clamp bolts with stainless steel bolts and nuts.

C-231 B-1 DS114 The stilling well access pier located on the NW bank had corroded hardware with up to 20% section loss. C-3 Replace the pier hardware with stainless steel through bolts (do not use lag screws if possible).

C-231 B-1 DS115

The west barrel had a crack extending across the crown from the 10:00 to the 2:00 position, located 3' in from the downstream end. The crack is up to 1/8" wide and splits into a Y shape from 2:00 to 4:00 position with evidence of moisture. The crack is in the liner material.

C-3 Clean, route and apply a flexible sealant to the crack in the liner.

E2 Levee E2 US114

(1) C-3: The cross bracing typically has 100% coverage of corrosion with rust scale. (2) C-3: The western two boards for the south side pile cap beam on the 5th bent from the road has cracks and section loss on the bottom with 1" to 3" of loss on the bottom.

C-3

(1) Clean and recoat the steel channel cross bracing. Place plastic washers under the bolt heads and nuts to separate the stainless steel bolts from the mild steel channels. (2) Replace the two western boards of the south side pile cap beam on the 5th bent from the road.

E2 Levee E2 DS115 The east barrel has several bolts in the side with an unknown purpose. One of the bolts located at 9:00 position and 64' in from the downstream end has evidence of soil intrusion, but no obvious sign of a hole around the bolt.

C-3 Clean around the bolt in the east barrel and apply a sealant around it to prevent future soil loss.

E3 Levee E3 US114 The pier has cross bracing using steel channels bolted to the timber piles. The channels had 100% coverage of corrosion with 90% coverage of pitting up to 1/16" with rust scale.

C-3

Clean and recoat the steel channel cross bracing. For the stainless steel bolts, place a plastic washer between the steel washer and the channel to separate the materials. Replace any corroded hardware.

E3 Levee E3 US114 The stringers were not in contact with the southern cap beams. C-3 Insert shims under the stringers to put them in contact with the cap beams.

E3 Levee E3 US153 The seals for the upper gates were damaged from the bolts. It appeared that these upper gates may have been installed backward - the seals are facing out, rather than inward. The seal on the west upper gate is missing 90% of the seal on the east side.

C-3 Review the design plans and reverse the position of the upper gates if necessary. Install new seals on the east side of the west gate, and on other damaged areas.

E3 Levee E3 DS115 The barrel had mechanical damage at the downstream end from 09:00 to 12:00, measuring 18" x 18" C-3 Cut the end of the barrel so that the torn section is gone and no sharp edges or projections remain.

L-74 Extension PS-2N US106 The south sheet pile wall has an area, approximately 8 feet long, near the east corner with moderate corrosion scale where vegetation is overgrowing the wall. The north wall has two interlocks with evidence of moisture.

C-3 Clean and recoat the south sheet pile with moderate corrosion.

Pressure wash the interlocks and install sealant along the interlock.

Fellsmere East PS-2RO PS206

(1) All gates show no indication of grease on the pins. (2) Flap Gate #2 hinges have one missing washer, and 20% coverage of surface corrosion on the washers that are present. (3) The exterior of all flap gates have coating loss and minor corrosion with 1/32" to 1/16" pitting, covering up to 80% of the area. (4) The internal face of Gate 3 has 75% coverage of corrosion cells with pitting up to 1/16" deep. [12:37].

C-3

(1) Install grease into the hinges. (2) Replace all washers on the hinges on Flap Gate #2. (3 &4) Clean and recoat both sides of all flap gates.

L-75 S-2 US155

All three gate stems have a collar connection at the bottom to the gate frame. The collar is connected with four bolts. The nuts for these bolts have corrosion with up to 50% section loss.

C-3 Replace the collar connection bolts to the gate frame at each gate with stainless steel bolts and nuts.

L-75 S-2 DS56

(1) The middle barrel had sediment up to 3' high spanning from 30' to 89' in from the downstream end. (2) The north barrel had sediment up to 3' high spanning from 18' to 79' in from the downstream end.

C-3 Remove debris from the middle and north barrels. This can be attempted with head pressure and flow, but it may need to be dredged out.

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Attachment B: 2026 Underwater Repair List

Levee Structure Item # Description Score Repair Recommendation

L-75 S-2 DS153

The north barrel gate seal had some of the plastic ring still visible. The seal has two leaks. The leaks were approximately 2 gpm each, over a 1' length, and located at the 1:00 and 5:00 positions.

C-3 Recycle the north gate to dislodge possible debris. If gates do not close, recommend repair options to District PM for consideration.

Work would be completed as a change order.

L-75 S-3 US155

The stem guard for Gate #1 is detached at the bottom of the guard. (2) The stem for Gate #3 appears to be bowed out of alignment approximately 1" to 2".

C-3

(1) Reattach the stem guard. (2) Cycle the gates with gate mechanic and observe stresses in machinery and movement in

L-74W S-250A US114

The access pier hardware for the cross bracing has moderate corrosion with minor to moderate section loss of up to 10% . The stringers and decking have minor to moderate softness and decay.

C-3 Replace the access pier cross bracing hardware, stringers and decking. The piles can remain.

L-74W S-250C US152

The vertical channel on each side of the gate that is connected to the piles has three bolts each with moderate corrosion with 30% section loss. The piles are split at the bolts, and the blocking has decay with 1" loss of thickness.

C-3 Replace the bolts through the piles and vertical gate guides with stainless steel bolts. Fill any voids in the pile with wood epoxy.

Replace the blocking

L-74W S-250D US114

(1) C-3: Notes for timber access pier: (1a) Bent 1 (first exposed bent from the north) cap beam has decay section loss on the east end, 6" x 6" x 8" penetration with exposed bolts. (1b) Bent 2, east pile has a split and fracture on the north quadrant, 8" wide x 36" high x 6" deep. The same pile has a split in the SE quadrant, 1.5" wide x 48" high x 6" penetration. (1c) The cross bracing bolts have minor to moderate corrosion with 5% loss of section on the nuts, and 30% loss of section on the washers. (1d): The cross bracing has moderate checking 1/4" wide at the gate. (1e): The Bent 5 west pile hardware has corrosion on the nuts with 40% loss of section. The same pile has decay, 2" x 6" x 1" at the bolts. The connecting horizontal brace at the Bent 5 east pile has decay. (1f): All piles have minor to moderate checks. (1g) The decking, stringers and cap beams have minor to moderate weathering, checking and decay.

C-3

(1b) Repair the Bent 2 east pile with a splice section. Replace the section of the pile from the ground line up to the deck. (1) Replace cross brace and horizontal brace hardware with stainless steel.

May need to repair decayed timber around the connections with wood epoxy. Monitor all other timber elements for advanced decay.

Consider replacing the pier elements and reusing the piles.

L-74W S-250E DS153

The gate has a moderate leak of approximately 10 gpm over a 1' width at the 6:00 position. The gate does not appear to be closed. The diver noticed a 1/2" gap on the upstream side. The diver did not observe debris from the downstream side, but did observe up to 1" diameter branches stuck below the gate on the upstream side.

C-4 Check the limits on the gate and adjust as necessary. Possibly open the gate and remove debris and see if the gate will close.

L-74W S-250E US155 The gate is missing one stem bolt, 1" dia. X 6" long. C-3 Install a new stem bolt.

L-78 S-252A US114

The hardware for the cross bracing for the timber pier had heavy corrosion below water with 50% section loss. The cross bracing had moderate checks and decay.

C-3 Replace the cross bracing and connection bolts for the timber pier.

l-79 S-252D US152

(1) The south side of the frame has a broken weld on the bracket member that extends to the other side.

There was a 2" gap between the frame and the bracket. (2) The hardware connecting the bottom of the gate to the timber beam under the gate has minor to moderate corrosion. Refer also to DS153.

C-4

(1) Re-secure the bracket to the gate frame. (2) Replace the hardware between the bottom of the gate frame members and the timber beam.

l-79 S-252D US60 There was a smaller PVC downpipe on the north side of the timber pier adjacent to the larger pipe. The smaller pipe had a broken clamp above water

C-3 Replace the pipe clamp for the smaller PVC pipe.

L-78 S-252F US59

The clamp for the stilling well pipe at 3' above the water had 30% section loss on the bracket and 50% loss on the bolts.

C-3 Replace the clamp and the bolts for the stilling well pipe.

L-78 S-252F US155

The angle brackets around the stem had 50% coverage of corrosion pitting up to 1/8" deep with additional loss on the edges.

C-3 Replace the angle brackets around the lifting stems.

L-78 S-252F DS60 The backboard was loose due to decay in the blocking. The blocking bolts had 20% corrosion section loss. C-3 Resecure the backboard to the pile by replacing the blocking connections.

L-40 S-257 US114

(1) The hardware for the timber cross bracing members had moderate corrosion with up to 20% loss of section. (2) The southern pile for the platform had no lateral support and could move.

C-3

(1) Replace the corroded cross brace bolts with stainless steel. (2) Consider adding a diagonal pile to provide lateral support for the south end of the platform.

L-74E S-258 US114

(1) The timber cross bracing members had minor to moderate decay at the lower connections and (2) hardware at those points had moderate to major corrosion with up to 50% section loss.

C-3

(1) Replace the cross bracing members and (2) install new stainless steel bolts for them.

C1RA C1-RA1 DS115

(1) C-3: The downstream end had mechanical damage at 3:00, with cuts up to 12" long. (2) C-3: The barrel has five field joints with gaps ranging from 0.5" to 1.5". The joints at 60' and 80' penetration had evidence of moisture coming through and small amount of sediment.

C-3

(1) Trim the downstream end so it is not a safety hazard. (2) Clean and apply a flexible sealant to the joints at 60' and 80' penetration.

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EXHIBIT 3 – UNDERWATER INSPECTION REPORTS

(PROVIDED AS A SEPARATE DOWNLOADABLE FILE (220 PGS)

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EXHIBIT 4 – FLORIDA FISH AND WILDLIFE CONSERVATION COMMISSION SPECIAL PURPOSE

PERMIT FOR ALLIGATOR MANAGEMENT

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BID FORM

ITEM # DESCRIPTION UNIT TOTAL**

1 AP-1 LS $

2 B-1 LS $

3 E-2 LS $

4 E-3 LS $

5 PS-2N LS $

6 PS-2RO LS $

7 S-2 LS $

8 S-3 LS $

9 S-250A LS $

10 S-250C LS $

11 S-250D LS $

12 S-250E LS $

13 S-252A LS $

14 S-252D LS $

15 S-252F LS $

16 S-257 LS $

17 S-258 LS $

18 S-C1RA1 LS $

TOTAL BID AMOUNT $

** Each item’s lump sum total shall be inclusive of all materials, equipment, appurtenances and labor required to perform the Work and complete the repairs described in this solicitation.

PUBLIC RECORDS: Florida Statutes provide that sealed submittals or replies received by the District shall remain exempt from disclosure until an intended decision is announced or until 30 days from the opening, whichever is earlier. This means that Respondents will not be able to obtain a copy of their competitors’ submittals until the statutory time has elapsed.

AIS REQUIREMENT: If the solicitation concerns a public works project or involves the procurement of materials for use in a public works project as defined in §255.0993, Fla. Stat., the Respondent hereby acknowledges that it is obligated to comply with the American Iron and Steel Requirement (the “AIS Requirement”) set forth therein and Respondent hereby certifies that any iron or steel product contained in this Cost Schedule that is to be permanently incorporated into the subject project will be produced in the United States in accordance with the AIS Requirement. Respondent agrees that it shall be responsible for any penalty imposed as a result of Respondent’s failure to comply with the AIS Requirement. In addition, Respondent has included any costs associated with the AIS Requirement into this cost schedule.

UNDER PENALTIES OF PERJURY, I, as the Respondent’s authorized officer or representative, hereby declare that I have fully reviewed the Respondent’s submittal, of which this Cost Schedule is a part; that all facts stated in the submittal are true;

that I understand all terms and conditions set forth in the District’s solicitation; and that, if awarded, the Respondent shall fully comply with all terms and conditions.

Name of Respondent Company

Authorized Representative Signature Date

Printed Name/Title

This document must be completed and returned with your submittal

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PART 2 – SUBMITTAL REQUIREMENTS & GENERAL INFORMATION

Thank you for your interest in working with the St. Johns River Water Management District. Please direct questions regarding the submittal documents and specifications to the District’s Procurement Staff member listed on the first page of this solicitation, in writing. We look forward to working with you. Pertinent information and required documents regarding this solicitation as part of a responsive submittal are listed below.

The District will publish notice of specifications and criteria, including addenda, intended District decisions, or other matters pertinent to this solicitation on portals identified on the first page of this document.

2.1 MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Respondent must satisfy the following minimum qualifications. Instructions for providing this documentation is provided herein. Failure to provide required documentation as instructed may result in a submittal being rejected as non-responsive.

a. Experience: A minimum of three years of relevant experience to perform repairs to eighteen (18) structures as described in this solicitation and associated with the District’s flood control systems.

b. Similar projects: Respondents must have successfully completed at least two projects of a similar nature as set forth on the SIMILAR PROJECTS FORM. The District reserves right to determine whether a project shall be considered “similar.”

c. Qualified: Documented proof that Respondent meets the requirements and qualifications of 29 Code of Federal

Regulations (CFR) 1910 Subpart T Commercial Dive Operations.

Irrespective of the minimum qualifications stated above, the District may make such investigations as it deems necessary to determine the ability of the Respondent to perform the Work. The District reserves the right to reject any submittal if the evidence submitted by such Respondent and/or the District’s independent investigation of such Respondent fails to satisfy the District that such Respondent is properly qualified to carry out the obligations of the Agreement and complete the Work in a manner acceptable to the District within the time period specified.

2.2 HOW TO ASSEMBLE YOUR SUBMITTAL

The following documents and forms must accompany any submittal in the order identified. Please do not include items not requested. A submittal returned without these documents may deem the submittal non-responsive. The

District reserves the right to request additional information from any Respondent prior to award.

Forms included in this Solicitation

Cover Page/Addendum Acknowledgement

Bid Form

General Qualifications Questionnaire

Similar Projects Form

Certificate as to Respondent’s Authority to do Business in the State of Florida

Affidavit as to Non-collusion and Certification of Material Conformance with Specifications

Drug-Free Workplace Form (not required unless there is a tie bid)

Submittal Acknowledgement Form

Respondent provided documentation

Documented proof that Respondent’s dive operations meet the requirements and qualifications of 29

Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) 1910 Subpart T Commercial Dive Operations.

______ Certificate of Insurability - as noted in section titled PROOF OF INSURABILITY, herein

Proof of Respondent’s active registration on www.sunbiz.org

Proof of Respondent’s active registration with the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s E-Verify system

(Answers to questions regarding E-Verify as well as instructions on enrollment may be found at the E-Verify website: www.e-verify.gov).

Copy of any applicable and current license or certification required by the City/County/State/this solicitation.

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NOTE! A Respondent’s submittal may be rejected as non-responsive for:

(1) Failing to complete all forms;

(2) Failure to provide all required materials; or

(3) Otherwise failing to comply with instructions for preparation and organization of submittal.

2.3 PROOF OF INSURABILITY

The submittal shall contain proof of insurability issued by a company authorized to do business in the State of Florida, and with an A.M. Best Company rating of at least A- for the required insurance(s) listed in the attached Agreement.

NOTE! Successful Respondent will be required to obtain and provide a Certificate of Insurance that meets all requirements as stated, references the Agreement number, and shows St. Johns River Water Management District named as additional insured.

2.4 HOW TO SUBMIT A RESPONSE TO THIS SOLICITATION

(a) Respondent’s submittal must be in electronic format (no paper copies) either by uploading to DemandStar directly at www.demandstar.com OR to Central Bidding directly at www.centralbidding.com (NOT BOTH);

OR by delivering all files on a single pin/thumb/jump drive either by mail or hand delivery in a sealed envelope.

Label all sealed envelopes as follows:

SEALED SUBMITTAL – DO NOT OPEN

Respondent’s Name: ___________________________________________

Invitation for Bids: 42069IFB26, Underwater Structure Repairs

Opening Time: 2:00PM

Opening Date: April 17, 2026 Shari Chinevere, Procurement Manager

St. Johns River Water Management District

District Headquarters

4049 Reid Street

Palatka, FL 32177

**Please note that the U.S. Postal Service does not deliver regular mail or express mail to the above address. The

District’s experience is that Federal Express and United Parcel Service will. The District is not responsible for and will not accept or consider late submittals due to delays caused by any mail, package or courier service, including the U.S. mail, or caused by any other occurrence.

DO NOT SUBMIT VIA EMAIL — THIS WILL RESULT IN THE SUBMITTAL BEING REJECTED AS

NON-RESPONSIVE.

(b) All blank spaces on the solicitation documents must be typewritten or legibly printed in ink. In the event you decline to submit a response, the District would appreciate submittal of the form titled NO RESPONSE FORM provided in this solicitation to describe the reason for not submitting a response.

(c) Please do not password protect files saved to a pin/thumb/jump drive. The District recommends that Respondents confirm their submittal documents will open correctly on a non-Respondent-owned computer. Any electronic submittal received by the District that does not open on a District-owned computer is subject to rejection as a defective response. The file naming conventions for the solicitation must clearly identify specific information, such as the solicitation number and Respondent’s name (Example: 12345IFB78, ABC Company).

2.5 SIGNATURE AND CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

If an individual submits a response to this solicitation: sign his/her name therein and state his/her address and the name and address of every other person interested in this solicitation as principal.

If a partnership submits a response to this solicitation: state the name and address of each member of the partnership.

If a corporation or limited liability company submits a response to this solicitation: an authorized agent or officer/member must sign the submittal, subscribing the name of the entity with the individual’s own name and affixing the corporate

42069IFB26 | Page 20 of 53 http://www.demandstar.com/ http://www.centralbidding.com/ seal (if applicable). Such agent or officer/member must also provide the name of the state under which the entity is chartered/formed, and the names and business addresses of the officers/members.

All Respondents must:

a. Submit evidence of registration with the Florida Secretary of State for doing business in the state of Florida.

b. Certify that all persons or entities having an interest as principal in this solicitation or in substantial performance of the Work have been identified in the submittal forms.

2.6 PROHIBITED COMMUNICATION

To ensure a fair and impartial evaluation process, the District strictly prohibits any communication related to this solicitation with any District office, department, bureau, or employee during the submission and evaluation period, except as expressly authorized in this solicitation. Respondents are specifically prohibited from initiating any contact or communication with any District official or employee involved in the evaluation or consideration of submittals, including but not limited to the Executive Director and members of the Governing Board of the St. Johns River Water Management

District, prior to the issuance of an award decision. All communication regarding this solicitation shall be initiated by the District’s Procurement staff, and solely for the purpose of obtaining information or clarification necessary for the proper evaluation of submittals. Any attempt by a Respondent to engage in unauthorized communication may result in disqualification from consideration for award under this solicitation and may further result in exclusion from future procurement opportunities with the District.

2.7 PRE-SUBMITTAL MEETINGS, INQUIRIES AND ADDENDA

If scheduled, the pre-submittal meeting information will appear on the first page of this solicitation. If the pre-submittal meeting is not designated as mandatory, then attendance at the pre-submittal meeting is strongly recommended. If the pre-submittal meeting is designated as MANDATORY, each Respondent must attend or its submittal will not be accepted.

During this meeting, the project scope, procedures, and specifications will be discussed. It is also the only opportunity during the open solicitation period for attendees to ask questions directly to the end user.

District staff are not authorized to provide oral interpretations or clarifications of the solicitation documents, including specifications or other agreement terms. All binding interpretations or corrections must be provided in writing, come only from Procurement staff, and be issued as part of an official addendum to this solicitation. The assigned Procurement

Specialist may provide general guidance on District procedures and assist in referencing applicable sections of the solicitation documents; however, Respondents remain fully responsible for understanding and following all written requirements and submit accordingly.

In order to be considered. all requests for a written interpretation or correction must be submitted via e-mail before the deadline for questions stated in this solicitation. All official responses, including clarifications, corrections, or supplemental instructions, will be issued in writing via addenda and posted on the solicitation portals listed on Page 1 of this document, prior to the submittal due date.

By submitting on this solicitation, Respondent is bound by and must acknowledge receipt of all issued addenda.

Submittals will be interpreted as if all addenda were received, whether or not Respondent actually reviewed the addenda.

Failure to receive or review an addendum does not relieve Respondent of any obligations under the solicitation or resulting Agreement. All addenda become an official part of the Contract Documents (defined in the Agreement).

2.8 OPENING OF SUBMITTALS

Respondents or their authorized agents are invited to attend the opening of the submittals. The Florida Public Records

Act, §119.071(1)(b), Fla. Stat., exempts sealed submittals from inspection and copying until such time as the District provides notice of an intended decision pursuant to §120.57(3)(a), Fla. Stat., or until 30 days after opening of submittals, or final replies, whichever is earlier. This exemption is not waived by the public opening of the submittals.

Unless otherwise exempt, Respondent’s submittal is a public record subject to disclosure upon expiration of the above exemption period. If any information included in the submittal is a trade secret as defined in §812.081, Fla. Stat., and exempt from disclosure pursuant to §815.04, Fla. Stat., Respondent must clearly identify any such material as

“CONFIDENTIAL TRADE SECRET” in its submittal and explain the basis for such exemption. The District reserves the right, in its sole judgment and discretion, to reject a submittal for excessive or unwarranted assertion of trade secret confidentiality and return the submittal to Respondent.

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2.9 DISQUALIFICATION OF RESPONDENTS

Any of the following causes will be considered as sufficient grounds for disqualification of a Respondent and rejection of the submittal:

(a) Contacting a District employee or officer other than the procurement employee named in this solicitation about any aspect of this solicitation before the notice of intended decision is posted.

(b) Submission of more than one submittal for the same subject matter by an individual, firm, partnership, or corporation under the same or different names.

(c) Evidence of collusion among Respondents.

(d) Submission of materially false information.

(e) Information gained through checking references or other sources which indicates that Respondent may not successfully perform the Work.

(f) Respondent is failing to adequately perform on any existing agreement with the District.

(g) Respondent has defaulted on a previous agreement with the District.

(h) The evidence submitted by Respondent, or the District’s investigation of Respondent, fails to satisfy the District that Respondent is properly qualified to carry out the obligations of the Agreement in a manner acceptable to the

District and within the time period specified.

(i) Any documented unsatisfactory past performance by Respondent on work performed under a previous

Agreement with the District.

(j) Any other cause that is sufficient to raise doubt regarding the ability of a Respondent to perform the Work in a manner that meets the District’s objectives for the Work.

2.10 REJECTION OF SUBMITTAL

Submittals must be delivered to the specified location and received before the designated due date and time in order to be considered. Untimely submittals will be returned unopened. Submittals will be considered irregular and may be rejected if they show material omissions, alterations of form, additions not called for, conditions, limitations, or other material irregularities. The District may consider incomplete any submittal not prepared and submitted in accordance with the provisions specified herein; and the District reserves the right to waive any minor deviations or irregularities in an otherwise valid submittal.

The District reserves the right to reject any and all submittals and cancel this solicitation when it determines, in its sole judgment and discretion, that it is not in its best interest to award the Agreement.

2.11 WITHDRAWAL OF SUBMITTALS

Respondent may withdraw its submittal if it submits such a written request to the District prior to the designated date and hour of opening. Respondent may be permitted to withdraw its submittal no later than 72 hours after the submittal opening for good cause, as determined by the District in its sole judgment and discretion.

2.12 PROTEST PROCEDURES

Notices of Intended Decision will be posted for a minimum of 72 hours. The time period for filing a Notice of Protest pursuant to §120.57(3), Fla. Stat., and Fla. Admin. Code R. 28-110.003, commences at the time notices are posted.

As a courtesy to Respondents, the District may send copies of the notices of intended District decisions via email to

Respondent. These courtesy communications neither constitute official notice nor vary the times of receipt set forth above.

(a) Pursuant to §120.57(3), Fla. Stat., and Fla. Admin. Code R. 28-110.003, any person adversely affected by the terms, conditions, or specifications contained in a solicitation, including addenda, must file a Notice of Protest with the District Clerk within 72 hours after its posting.

(b) Pursuant to §120.57(3), Fla. Stat., and Fla. Admin. Code R. 28-110.003, any person adversely affected by a

District decision or intended decision to award a contract, or to reject all submittals, proposals, or qualifications, must file a written Notice of Protest with the District Clerk within 72 hours after posting of the decision or intended decision.

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(c) Pursuant to §120.57(3), Fla. Stat., and Fla. Admin. Code R. 28-110.004, a Formal Written Protest must be filed with the District Clerk within ten (10) days after the date the Notice of Protest is filed with the District. The

Formal Written Protest must state with particularity the facts and law upon which the protest is based. Pursuant to §287.042(2)(c), Fla. Stat., any person who files an action protesting the decision or intended decision must post with the District Clerk at the time of filing the formal written protest a bond, cashier’s check, or money order made payable to the St. Johns River Water Management District in an amount equal to one percent (1%) of the District’s estimated agreement amount.

(d) No additional time will be added for mailing. All filings must comply with Fla. Admin. Code R. 28-106.104 and must be addressed to and received by the District Clerk at the District Headquarters in Palatka, Florida within the prescribed time periods. The District will not accept any electronically transmitted facsimile pleadings, petitions, Notice of Protest or other documents.

(e) The District’s acceptance of pleadings, petitions, Notice of Protest, Formal Written Protest, or other documents filed by email is subject to certain conditions set forth in the District’s Statement of Agency Organization and

Operation (issued pursuant to Fla. Admin. Code R. 28-101.001), which is available for viewing at sjrwmd.com.

These conditions include, but are not limited to, the document being in the form of a PDF or TIFF file and being capable of being stored and printed by the District.

(f) Failure to file a protest within the time prescribed in §120.57(3), Fla. Stat., or failure to post the bond or other security required by law within the time allowed for filing a bond will constitute a waiver of proceedings under chapter 120, Fla. Stat. Mediation under §120.573, Fla. Stat., is not available.

2.13 AWARDING THE AGREEMENT

(a) All Respondents will be notified of the District's intent to award or decision to award the Agreement. For the purpose of filing a protest under §120.57(3), Fla. Stat., the time period will commence as provided in the section titled PROTEST PROCEDURES, herein.

(b) The Agreement will be awarded to the lowest responsive, responsible Respondent, being the Respondent with the lowest Total Bid as reflected on the Bid Form who demonstrates, in accordance with the requirements of the submittal documents, a verifiable history of the skill, ability, integrity, and reliability necessary for the faithful performance of the Agreement (the “Successful Respondent”). The Agreement may be modified based on the

District’s acceptance of any alternatives listed in the submittal that the District deems in its best interest.

(c) If two or more submittals are equal in all respects, the Agreement will be awarded as follows: (1) to…