Bob Sikes Fishing Pier South - Construction - RESTORE and DH017 - Re-Solicit

Escambia County is requesting bids on construction rehabilitation of the Bob Sikes Fishing Pier South, a public access facility on the Santa Rosa Sound in Pensacola Beach, with bids due October 2, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. and a non-mandatory pre-bid meeting September 9, 2026. The project is funded under the RESTORE Act and subject to Build America Buy America Act (BABAA) preferences.

Scope encompasses substructure repairs to the approximately 1,650-foot pier, including concrete patching and crack sealing, concrete pile jackets with passive cathodic protection systems to mitigate corrosion, removal of existing structures on the final span (approximately 100 linear feet), and installation of new aluminum picket railings, solar-powered LED lighting on 30-foot aluminum poles, informational signage, vehicular gates with bollards, and a monofilament recycling station. The pier will remain closed during construction. Work must comply with Escambia County technical specifications, Florida Department of Transportation standards, and permits issued by the Florida Department of Environmental Protection and U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. ADA upgrades and improved accessibility are integrated requirements.

Bidders must hold a current Florida state contractor license and maintain an Escambia County Business License for general or marine specialty work. Bids must be submitted as a lump sum price and accompanied by a 5% bid surety (bond or certified check). Substantial completion is required within 250 consecutive calendar days from Notice to Proceed, with final completion within 280 calendar days. Liquidated damages are $2,529.00 per calendar day for delays beyond the completion timeline. Contractors must obtain comprehensive insurance including workers' compensation with statutory limits, general liability with $1,000,000 per occurrence and $2,000,000 aggregate, business auto, pollution liability ($1,000,000 per occurrence and $2,000,000 aggregate), and marine liability ($1,000,000 per occurrence and $2,000,000 aggregate). Performance and payment bonds covering 100% of contract value are required. Questions are due September 24, 2026 at 12:00 p.m.