C-4_USFWS_Letter_for_Permit.pdf

This is a U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service permit letter related to a dredging project procured by Brevard County, Florida for the Eau Gallie Muck Removal Project Area A1 in the Indian River Lagoon. The project encompasses hydraulic dredging of approximately 189,972 cubic yards of organic sediments from the Eau Gallie Dredge Area A1, with three alternate bid items offering an additional 42,007 cubic yards, 34,940 cubic yards, and 31,835 cubic yards respectively. The contractor will utilize hydraulic dredging methods and must develop and obtain approval for detailed dredging, dewatering, and spoil handling plans that comply with all federal, state, and local permits and regulations, including compliance with the Florida Inland Navigation District's Lease Agreement. A non-mandatory pre-bid meeting was held on December 12, 2024, with bid opening scheduled for February 4, 2025, at 2:00 PM. The project timeline includes substantial completion within 730 calendar days and final completion within an additional 60 days.

The estimated construction budget is $18,500,000. Brevard County will provide the disposal site at the FIND Dredge Material Management Area (DMMA) BV-52 along US-1 Highway at no charge to the contractor, who assumes full responsibility for material removal, transportation, and DMMA restoration upon project completion. The contractor must provide a 5% bid bond and 100% public construction bond, with comprehensive insurance requirements including $2 million in general liability coverage, workers' compensation, auto liability, and contractors pollution liability insurance. The project is subject to the Build America, Buy America Act, requiring all iron, steel, manufactured products, and construction materials to be produced in the United States. Award will be based on the lowest responsive total bid amount. Waterfront Property Services, LLC DBA Gator Dredging from Clearwater, Florida is currently listed as the sole vendor in the bid tabulation.