Collier County - 2024 Park Shore Renourishment

Collier County is soliciting bids for the 2024 Park Shore Renourishment Project through Solicitation No. 24-8292, a comprehensive beach restoration initiative targeting approximately 2.2 miles of coastline between R-43+600 and T-54+400. The project requires a contractor to transport, place, and grade approximately 167,700 tons (111,800 cubic yards) of beach quality sand sourced from Stewart's Immokalee sand mine, with the county directly purchasing the sand. Contractors will be responsible for beach profile reconstruction, environmental protection, turbidity monitoring, and adherence to Florida Department of Environmental Protection and U.S. Army Corps of Engineers permit requirements. A non-mandatory pre-bid meeting is scheduled for September 10, 2024, at 10:00 a.m. at Procurement Services in Naples, with sealed bids due electronically by September 25, 2024, at 3:00 p.m. Bidders must complete vendor registration on https://procurement.opengov.com/ and provide various documentation including key personnel details, material manufacturers list, and subcontractor information. The project requires substantial completion within 45 consecutive calendar days, with an additional 30 calendar days allowed for final completion.

The solicitation encourages participation from various business entities, with specific emphasis on disadvantaged, minority, women, and veteran-owned businesses. Bidders must provide a 5% bid bond and be prepared to submit payment and performance bonds for 100% of the contract amount. The anticipated project budget is $5,338,983.97, with an additional $254,000 allocated as an Owner's Allowance for unforeseen conditions. Liquidated damages are set at $3,756 per calendar day for failing to achieve substantial completion within the specified timeframe. Contractors must comply with federal and state regulations, including FEMA and Florida Department of Environmental Protection requirements, and provide evidence of appropriate licensing, insurance, and professional authorizations. Work is limited to 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., Monday through Saturday, and contractors must adhere to strict environmental protection guidelines, including marine turtle, manatee, and shorebird protection protocols. The county reserves the right to reject any bid and postpone the award for up to 180 days from the bid opening date.