Alameda isles ditch restoration & dredge project

Sarasota County is seeking a contractor for the Alameda Isles Ditch Restoration & Dredge Project through an Invitation for Bids (IFB) #252702AMS. The project involves comprehensive canal restoration work in the Siesta Key CDP, including excavation, grading, and stabilization of canal banks, sediment trap excavation, marine seawall construction, and dredging to remove storm-acquired sedimentation. Specific requirements include a minimum of 800 linear feet of canal restoration, 800 square feet of articulating concrete block installation, and 100 linear feet of marine seawall construction. Bidders must demonstrate previous experience with similar projects within the last 10 years, with a minimum total contract value of $750,000. The contract time is set at 150 calendar days, with substantial completion expected within this timeframe. The project will be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, with liquidated damages of $500 per day for substantial completion delays and $125 per day for final acceptance delays. The bid due date is May 21, 2025, with the project anticipated to begin in January 2025.

The procurement does not apply local or American business preferences due to grant funding requirements from the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) and Florida Department of Environmental Protection. The project emphasizes minority business enterprise participation and requires contractors to comply with specific workplace policies. Contractors must provide a performance and payment bond of 100% of the contract amount for bids over $200,000 and submit a letter of bondability with a minimum capacity of $1,000,000. Insurance requirements are comprehensive, including workers' compensation, commercial general liability, business automobile liability, and umbrella/excess liability insurance. While a specific budget range is not explicitly stated, the project involves dredging approximately 5,200 cubic yards of material across 3.91 acres, with excess materials to be disposed of at the Central County Solid Waste Disposal Complex. The project will utilize grant funds under NR234209XXXXC005 (federal) and HA011 (state), with additional oversight from Sarasota County Public Works and environmental considerations including the installation of turbidity curtains and silt fencing to manage environmental impact.