Notice_of_Award_1.pdf

This is a Notice of Award issued by Brevard County Purchasing Services for the Eau Gallie Muck Removal Project Area 1 in Viera, Florida. The project involves hydraulic dredging of approximately 189,972 cubic yards of organic sediments from the Eau Gallie Dredge Area A1 in the Indian River Lagoon, with three alternate bid items offering options for an additional 108,782 cubic yards. The contractor is responsible for dredging, dewatering, and disposing of sediments using the Florida Inland Navigation District's Dredge Material Management Area (DMMA) BV-52 along US-1 Highway, as well as developing and obtaining approval for detailed plans complying with all federal, state, and local permits. The bid opening was held on February 4, 2025, with a non-mandatory pre-bid meeting conducted on December 12, 2024. The project has a substantial completion timeline of 730 calendar days with an additional 60 days for final completion. The contract term is four years from the last signature date, with a one-year renewal option available.

Waterfront Property Services, LLC dba Gator Dredging of Clearwater, Florida was awarded all items for $18,293,701.50, which aligns with the estimated construction budget of $18,500,000. The award was approved by Purchasing Manager Mary Bowers on November 19, 2025. The contractor must provide a certificate of insurance, performance bonds, and payment bonds as required. The contractor is responsible for all aspects of material removal, transportation, and DMMA restoration without charge for site use. The project includes Build America, Buy America Act (BABAA) requirements mandating that all iron, steel, manufactured products, and construction materials be produced in the United States. Insurance requirements are comprehensive, including $2 million in comprehensive general liability insurance, workers' compensation, auto liability, and contractors pollution liability insurance. No prompt payment discount was offered, and no special set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises were specified.