Bid_Opening_Signin_Sheet.pdf

This is a Bid Opening Sign-In Sheet for the City of Cocoa's Cocoa Waterfront Dock and Breakwater project ("Lee Wenner Day Docks"), a new day-slip marina facility at Lee Wenner Park in Cocoa, Florida. The project involves construction of permanent concrete docks, finger piers, marine piles, and associated components to enhance public waterfront access and recreational boating opportunities. The scope of work includes removal of existing damaged dock structures, installation of approximately 76 marine piles, construction of three access piers and six finger piers, a main dock structure, approximately 1,281 cubic yards of riprap revetment with marine mattress protection, and 2,017 tons of armor stone. A mandatory pre-bid conference was held on July 9, 2026, with sealed bids due on July 31, 2026 at 3:00 p.m. EST. The deadline for submitting written questions was July 17, 2026. The contractor must commence work within ten days of Notice to Proceed, achieve substantial completion within 330 calendar days, and complete final completion within 30 days thereafter.

Bidders must be Florida-licensed general contractors with a minimum of ten years' experience performing similar work and active Florida business standing. A 5% local preference applies to Brevard County contractors maintaining a physical business address in the county for at least six months prior to bid submission, subject to Florida Inland Navigation District grant regulations. A 5% bid security bond or equivalent cash/certified check is required, with performance and payment bonds equaling 100% of contract amount due within 15 days of award. Liquidated damages for delays in substantial completion range from $956 to $2,712 daily depending on total contract value. The project is funded in part by a Florida Inland Navigation District grant and is subject to extensive environmental compliance requirements including U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Nationwide Permits 13 and 28, St. Johns River Water Management District permit with manatee protection conditions, and National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Project Design Criteria. An Addendum 1 was issued July 22, 2026 addressing 29 clarifications regarding technical requirements, pile design, stone gradation, turbidity monitoring, and manatee protection.