Clam Pass Park - Hurricane Ian Repairs (GRANT FUNDED)

Collier County, Florida is soliciting sealed bids for construction services to repair Hurricane Ian damage at Clam Pass Park located at 465 Seagate Drive, Naples, Florida, under Bid No. 26-8629, a grant-funded public works project. The procurement encompasses restoration of approximately 3,200 linear feet of timber boardwalk and associated infrastructure, including replacement of the utility support system (straps, clamps, hardware, and conduit) with 316 stainless steel components along the full boardwalk length and completion of all mechanical, electrical, and plumbing (MEP) repairs at the concessions platform. The Base Bid includes removal of existing supports, installation of new stainless steel trapeze and clevis-style hangers, MEP repairs comprising plumbing system replacements, electrical component upgrades, GFCI receptacle installations, communications cabling rerouting, and exterior transformer and panel replacement. Bid Alternate No. 1 addresses selective structural repairs including corroded hardware replacement, hurricane clip installation, and handrail repairs at specific locations, while Bid Alternate No. 2 involves full replacement of lumber members across the boardwalk with approximately 35,200 square feet of boardwalk and 10,000 linear feet of new Ipe deck boards. The contractor must substantially complete all work within 150 calendar days from the Notice to Proceed and achieve final completion within 30 calendar days after the Punch List is delivered, with liquidated damages assessed at $2,702 per calendar day for failure to meet the substantial completion deadline, or $4,285 per day if Alternate No. 2 is selected. The successful bidder must deploy multiple crews working concurrently and schedule work during weekends, evenings, and outside standard working hours as necessary, and maintain the ability to halt work within 25 calendar days of notification. Sealed bids must be received electronically through the County's online bidding system at https://procurement.opengov.com/portal/collier-county-fl no later than May 22, 2026, at 3:00 p.m. local time, with a non-mandatory pre-bid meeting scheduled for April 21, 2026, at 12:00 p.m. at Collier County Procurement Services Conference Room A, Building C-2, 3295 Tamiami Trail East, Naples, Florida. Site visits are strongly recommended prior to bidding. All bidders must be enrolled in the E-Verify employment eligibility verification system, hold valid Florida business tax receipts and professional licenses if operating within Collier County, and submit comprehensive documentation including contractor key personnel, material manufacturers, major subcontractors, five project references from the past five years, trench safety certifications, conflict of interest certificates, and immigration law compliance certifications.

This procurement is subject to Collier County's local vendor preference and is funded entirely through FEMA Public Assistance grants, requiring compliance with federal regulations including 2 CFR Part 200, the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act, prevailing wage requirements where applicable, Contract Work Hours and Safety Standards Act provisions, and the Build America, Buy America Act guidance. Bidders must submit a certified Bid Bond equal to five percent of the total bid amount, and the successful bidder must execute Payment and Performance Bonds at 100% of the contract amount and maintain appropriate insurance coverage from Florida-authorized companies within ten calendar days of the Notice of Award. Compliance with Florida Statute Section 255.20 regarding procurement of Florida-produced lumber and forest products is mandatory, and the contractor must comply with all applicable federal, state, and local environmental regulations, occupational safety and health requirements, and Collier County's Environmental, Health and Safety (EHS) Contractor Requirements and Vertical Construction Standards. The award will be made to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder based on the base bid total plus selected alternates, with the contract award recommendation posted on the County's bidding platform and final award made by the Board of County Commissioners in public session. The anticipated project budget is $2,500,000 for the Base Bid, plus owner's allowances totaling $226,400 for the base bid, $3,900 for Bid Alternate No. 1, and $387,800 for Bid Alternate No. 2 to address unforeseen conditions and changes as directed by the owner, though these allowances are not guaranteed payments and will be expended through change orders with supporting documentation. The contract represents a single award for all work, with liquidated damages providing financial incentives for timely completion aligned with the adjacent Naples Grande Hotel's planned shutdown and renovation schedule.