Coastal Engineering - Manasota Key Beach Restoration

Sarasota County is seeking professional engineering services for the Manasota Key Beach Restoration project through a Request for Professional Services (RPS). The procurement targets a coastal engineering firm to manage and maintain approximately 4.4 miles of critically eroded gulf shoreline, with primary objectives including restoration of 109,107 cubic yards of storm-damaged sand and executing scheduled beach maintenance. Required services encompass comprehensive design and permitting activities, federal and state permit applications, bathymetric and seismic surveys, borrow area investigations, sediment sampling, construction compliance support, annual coastal project surveying, and grant funding assistance. Proposers must be registered with the Florida Department of Business & Professional Regulation and include at least one Florida-licensed Professional Engineer. Preferred qualifications include expertise in bathymetric surveying, permit acquisition, coastal engineering, ecological certification, and experience with state and federally funded coastal restoration projects. The proposal submission is due by January 13, 2026, with anticipated project construction potentially commencing as early as November 1, 2026. Proposals will be evaluated by the Professional Services Review Committee using a 0-5 scoring scale, with the top three proposers advancing to presentation stages.

The contract opportunity does not specify explicit set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. The project will be funded through a combination of federal, state, and local funding sources, including potential support from FEMA and the Florida Division of Emergency Management. The procurement anticipates awarding a Consultants' Competitive Negotiation Act (CCNA) Project Specific Agreement for the project's duration. Insurance requirements are substantial, including $1,000,000 Commercial General Liability, $1,000,000 Professional Liability, $5,000,000 Umbrella/Excess Liability, and $1,000,000 Marine Liability. While specific budget ranges are not explicitly stated, the project involves significant coastal restoration work spanning approximately 4.4 miles of shoreline, suggesting a potentially substantial contract value. The project includes complex environmental considerations, such as marine turtle nesting protections, biological monitoring, and compensatory mitigation reef construction, which will likely influence the overall project complexity and potential cost.