2025 Pinellas County Dune Planting Services

Pinellas County is soliciting bids for the 2025 Dune Planting Services, a comprehensive coastal restoration project targeting multiple beach segments including St. Pete Beach, Treasure Island, Redington Shores, North Redington Beach, Indian Shores, Indian Rocks Beach, Belleair Beach, and Clearwater. The procurement seeks qualified contractors to provide sand dune planting and maintenance on an as-needed basis, with multiple work assignments anticipated during a 12-month contract period, potentially extensible for four additional 12-month terms. Contractors must participate in mandatory site visits with the County Project Manager before submitting work assignment quantities and are required to use native coastal vegetation species collected from the West Central Florida coast, including sea oats, panic grass, railroad vine, and seashore dropseed. The project involves precise planting specifications, including specific percentages of plant species, hand installation techniques, and adherence to wildlife monitoring requirements during shorebird (February 15th to September 1st) and marine turtle (May 1st to October 31st) nesting seasons. The bid was released on October 30, 2025, with questions due by November 3, 2025, and proposals due by November 6, 2025, at 3:00 pm, with contractors required to document plant purchases and installations through comprehensive photographic evidence.

The contract opportunity does not explicitly outline set-aside designations or specific restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. Contractors must comply with various regulatory requirements, including E-Verify, and provide comprehensive insurance coverage with specific minimum limits across multiple categories such as Workers' Compensation, Commercial General Liability, and Excess/Umbrella Liability. Insurance policies must be from companies authorized to do business in Florida with an AM Best rating of A- VIII or better. The total project cost is estimated at $1,801,881.18, including a base cost of $1,638,073.80 and a $163,807.38 contingency, with unit prices for 1-inch plant installations set at $1.15. Contractors must also complete a Common Carrier Attestation, Foreign Countries of Concern Affidavit, and Human Trafficking Affidavit, demonstrating compliance with state statutes regarding transportation, corporate ownership, and labor practices. The project includes a 180-day warranty period with specific success criteria based on plant survival rates and root penetration, ensuring comprehensive environmental restoration and coastal protection.