Cary State Forest Boardwalk Replacement

The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, Florida Forest Service is soliciting competitive bids for the Cary State Forest Boardwalk Replacement project located in Bryceville, Florida. The procurement involves removing approximately 2,300 linear feet of existing boardwalks and installing new boardwalks using pressure-treated marine grade materials, including 4"x6"x10' posts, 2"x6" joists, composite decking, and hog wire panels for safety barriers. Bidders must provide a per linear foot price multiplied by 2,300 linear feet for a total bid price, with a mandatory pre-bid conference scheduled for January 6, 2025, at 10:00 AM ET at the Pavilion Road Recreation Area. Sealed bids are due February 3, 2025, at 5:00 PM ET, with a public bid opening on February 4, 2025, at 10:00 AM ET via teleconference. Contractor qualifications include providing references from three similar projects completed within the last five years, maintaining specified insurance coverage, and offering a five-year warranty on all work and materials. The evaluation criteria will focus on the lowest total price from responsive and responsible bidders.

The procurement does not specify any specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. A bid bond of 5% is required for bids over $100,000, and the successful contractor must provide a 100% performance bond. The project budget is approximately $600,000, with a project completion deadline of June 30, 2025. Nine companies attended the mandatory site visit, including Hayward Construction Group, A&H Const., JT Ruby Contracting, Legacy Construction, RJ Gorman Construction, Dock Works SENFL DBA C&H Marine, James R/Marine Sr PCRG LLC, Anderson Marine Inc., and an individual representative. The project includes specific technical requirements for material quality, such as CCA .60 treatment for posts, 304 SS general purpose screws, galvanized hardware, and Moisture Shield brand composite decking in brown color. The contractor must adhere to environmental protection measures and best management practices for silvicultural operations, with tracked machinery permitted within a limited footprint of the existing boardwalk area.