Bayshore drive seawall replacement

Sarasota County is seeking a qualified contractor for the Bayshore Drive Seawall Replacement project through an Invitation for Bids (IFB) procurement method. The project involves removing and restoring the existing seawall along Lemon Bay, with specific requirements for marine seawall construction that includes sheet piling or reinforced concrete installation of at least 250 linear feet. Contractors must be licensed General or Marine Specialty Contractors and demonstrate experience through completed project references within the last 10 years, including at least two marine seawall construction projects and one project with a total contract value of $500,000 or more. The project is funded through the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) Hurricane Ian Repair Grant and will be procured via OpenGov's electronic bidding platform. The contract has a 90-calendar day timeline for substantial completion, with liquidated damages of $500 per day for delays in substantial completion and $125 per day for delays in final acceptance. Bidders must submit a Contractor Qualification Form (CQF) with their bid and comply with comprehensive technical specifications detailed in the project documentation.

The contract does not appear to have specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises, but it does include mandatory federal and state provisions related to equal employment opportunity and workplace standards. Contractors must adhere to the Build America Buy America Act, which requires all iron, steel, manufactured products, and construction materials to be produced in the United States. The project includes strict compliance requirements, such as maintaining a drug-free workplace, prohibiting human trafficking, and ensuring non-discrimination in employment. While a specific budget range is not explicitly stated, the project requires comprehensive insurance coverage, including workers' compensation, commercial general liability, business automobile liability, umbrella/excess liability, and marine liability. The county intends to award the contract to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, with the expectation that the contractor will perform at least 51% of the work with their own organization. The project will involve precise technical work, including removing the existing seawall, installing new cellular sheet pile seawalls with concrete fill, constructing concrete caps and deadmen, and implementing environmental protection and site restoration measures.