26-54 New ADA Beach Access 78 Boardwalk Construction Project

The Bay County Board of County Commissioners is requesting sealed bids for construction of a new ADA-compliant boardwalk with a small observation deck and a 5-foot-wide concrete sidewalk at Beach Access 78 in Panama City Beach under ITB 26-54, with bids due September 3, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. CDT and a mandatory pre-bid meeting on August 4, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. CDT. Attendance at the pre-bid meeting is required; bids from non-attendees will be deemed non-responsive.

Bidders must hold a current Florida Building Contractor or General Contractor license, with all subcontractors holding appropriate Florida trade licenses. The project is located at 20025 Front Beach Road and involves demolition of the existing boardwalk and construction of approximately 905 square feet of new work per VBA Design Plans. The design specifies pressure-treated Southern Pine lumber, 3,000 psi concrete, and Trex composite decking; wind-speed design criteria of 128 mph; compliance with the 2023 Florida Building Code (8th Edition); continuous ADA-compliant handrails and ramp sections with 1:12 slope ratios; and all connectors, fasteners, and bolting per Simpson Strong-Tie specifications or approved equivalents.

Bidding is on a unit-price basis with the contract award going to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder. A bid bond equal to 5 percent of the proposed base bid must accompany each submission. Bids remain valid for 90 days following opening. Work cannot commence until after the 2026 turtle nesting season closes on October 31, 2026, and must be completed within 90 calendar days from the Notice to Proceed. The County will retain 5 percent retainage during construction and issue final payment within 30 days of project completion and substantial performance. The successful contractor must furnish a Public Construction Bond, maintain comprehensive insurance coverage per County requirements, provide a detailed construction schedule within 5 working days of pre-construction conference, and warrant all workmanship and materials for one year at no cost to the County. Written questions must be submitted by 5:00 p.m. CDT on August 17, 2026. The anticipated Board meeting for recommended award is scheduled for October 6, 2026.