Notification_of_Intent_to_Award.pdf

This is a Notification of Intent to Award issued by the City of Cocoa, Florida's Finance Department for the Cocoa Waterfront Dock and Breakwater project, commonly known as the "Lee Wenner Day Docks." The project involves the installation of new permanent concrete docks, finger piers, marine piles, and all associated components required to create a complete and operational day-slip marina facility at Lee Wenner Park. The scope of work includes removal of existing damaged dock structures, installation of approximately 76 marine piles, construction of riprap revetment along shoreline areas, and site preparation and cleanup. The sealed bid solicitation (ITB B-26-10-COC) was due July 31, 2026, at 3:00 p.m. EST, with a mandatory pre-bid conference held on July 9, 2026. The contractor must commence work within ten days of Notice to Proceed and achieve substantial completion within 330 calendar days, with final completion within 30 days thereafter. The contract was awarded on August 6, 2026.

Shoreline Foundation, Inc., located in Pembroke Park, Florida, was selected as the apparent successful vendor with a total contract amount of $2,425,925.00, consisting of a base bid of $1,977,080 and an alternate of $448,845. The project is being funded in part by a Florida Inland Navigation District (FIND) grant. Bidders were required to be Florida-licensed general contractors with a minimum of ten years' experience performing similar work, and a 5% local preference applied to Brevard County contractors maintaining a physical business address in the county for at least six months prior to bid submission, subject to FIND grant restrictions. A 5% bid security bond is required, with performance and payment bonds equaling 100% of the contract amount due within 15 days of award. The contractor must obtain all required permits and associated fees, while the City of Cocoa is responsible for obtaining Water Management District and U.S. Army Corps of Engineers permits. Liquidated damages for delays in substantial completion range from $956 to $2,712 daily depending on total contract value.