MAP_DUNE_Restoration_.pdf

This is a location map exhibit for the Pinellas County Dune Restoration Project, identifying the project area encompassing Sand Key, Treasure Island, and Pass-a-Grille in Pinellas County, Florida. The map document, designated as Exhibit 1 and dated May 3, 2024, delineates the geographic boundaries of the coastal restoration initiative through polygon and line designations. The project is associated with multiple project identification numbers: 001516A, 002574A, and 002573A. The map serves as the foundational reference for the 2025 Dune Planting Services procurement, which solicits qualified contractors to provide comprehensive sand dune planting and maintenance services across multiple beach segments including St. Pete Beach, Treasure Island, Redington Shores, North Redington Beach, Indian Shores, Indian Rocks Beach, Belleair Beach, and Clearwater. The bid was released October 30, 2025, with questions due by November 3, 2025, and proposals due by November 6, 2025, at 3:00 pm. Contractors are required to participate in mandatory site visits with the County Project Manager prior to submitting work assignment quantities. The contract term is 12 months with four additional optional 12-month renewal periods.

The estimated total project cost is $1,801,881.18, comprising a base cost of $1,638,073.80 and a contingency of $163,807.38, with unit prices for 1-inch plant installations at $1.15. Contractors must use native coastal vegetation species collected from the West Central Florida coast, including sea oats, panic grass, railroad vine, and seashore dropseed, with specific planting percentages and hand installation techniques required. Work must comply with wildlife monitoring requirements during shorebird nesting season (February 15 through September 1) and marine turtle nesting season (May 1 through October 31). Contractors must provide comprehensive insurance coverage with minimum limits across Workers' Compensation, Commercial General Liability, and Excess/Umbrella Liability categories, with policies from companies authorized in Florida and holding an AM Best rating of A- VIII or better. Additionally, contractors must complete Common Carrier Attestation, Foreign Countries of Concern Affidavit, and Human Trafficking Affidavit documentation. The contract includes a 180-day warranty period with specific success criteria based on plant survival rates and root penetration.