Provisions_for_preservation_of_the_west_indian_manatee.pdf

This is a provisions document for West Indian Manatee preservation requirements applicable to the Collier County Sheriff's Office (CCSO) Marco Substation Floating Dock project in Florida. The document establishes environmental compliance standards and protective measures necessary for the construction of marine infrastructure at 990 N. Barfield Drive, Marco Island, including a 44.4-foot floating dock system, access gangway, fixed dock, utilities connections, and a 16,000-pound boat lift. A non-mandatory pre-bid meeting and site visit are scheduled for January 26, 2026, at 10:00 a.m., with sealed bids due electronically by February 23, 2026, at 3:00 p.m. through Collier County's online bidding system. Bidders must meet minimum qualifications including ten years of marine construction experience, five project references from similar work completed within the past five years, and successful background clearances from both Collier County Facilities and the Sheriff's Office. The project incorporates optional alternates for wood framing substitutions and approximately 45 cubic yards of dredging services.

The anticipated project budget is $500,000 for the base bid and all alternates, with an Owner's Allowance of $14,300 designated for unforeseen conditions. Bidders must submit a certified bid bond equal to five percent of the total bid amount and, if awarded, execute 100% Performance and Payment Bonds within ten calendar days of Notice of Award. The procurement is open to qualified marine construction contractors without specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises. Liquidated damages are established at $183 per calendar day for failure to achieve substantial completion within 180 days. Contract requirements include comprehensive insurance coverage with specialized watercraft, maritime, and pollution liability coverage, and compliance with Clean Water Act Section 404 and 401 requirements. The project involves coordination between Collier County and the City of Marco Island under an interlocal agreement and requires continuous vessel accessibility maintenance during construction utilizing Collier County's Procore project management platform.