Collier 2024 South Naples Emergency Berm Truck Haul & Construction

Collier County is seeking bids for the 2024 South Naples Emergency Berm Truck Haul & Construction project, a coastal restoration initiative aimed at constructing emergency dunes along approximately 1.9 miles of coastline between reference monuments R-79 and R-89. The project involves transporting, placing, and grading approximately 45,000 tons of pre-purchased beach fill material from Stewart Materials' Immokalee mine, with the primary objective of beach restoration and erosion mitigation. Bidders must be qualified contractors with necessary licenses, experience in coastal construction, and ability to comply with extensive environmental and technical specifications. The bid (No. 24-8323) will be received electronically until January 13, 2025, at 3:00 PM local time, with a non-mandatory pre-bid conference scheduled for December 19, 2024, at 10:00 AM. Contractors are required to submit a 5% bid bond, provide comprehensive documentation including key personnel details, material manufacturers, and project experience, and demonstrate the ability to complete all work within 30 calendar days from the Notice to Proceed. Evaluation will focus on responsiveness, contractor qualifications, performance record, and ability to meet project specifications.

The procurement appears to have no specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises, though federal provisions in the documents suggest potential opportunities for such businesses. The project is funded through multiple sources, including Collier County, FEMA, and the Florida Department of Environmental Protection's Beach Management Funding Assistance Program, with an anticipated project budget of $2,000,000. Liquidated damages of $1,685 per calendar day will be assessed for failure to achieve substantial completion within the specified timeframe. Contractors must maintain extensive insurance coverages, provide performance and payment bonds for 100% of the contract award, and comply with strict environmental, health, and safety requirements. Work is limited to hours between 7:00 AM and 7:00 PM, Monday through Friday, and contractors must adhere to comprehensive technical specifications regarding sand quality, environmental protection, and coastal construction techniques. The county reserves the right to reject any bid not conforming to the intent and purpose of the bidding documents and to conduct thorough investigations of the apparent low bidder's performance capabilities.