Don CeSar & Boca Ciega Area Resiliency Adaptation

The City of St. Pete Beach is soliciting proposals from qualified professional engineering firms to provide Combined Project Development & Environment (PD&E) and Preliminary Design Services for the Don CeSar & Boca Ciega Area Resiliency Adaptation Project. The procurement seeks comprehensive coastal and stormwater resiliency infrastructure solutions to address chronic tidal, dry-weather, and rainfall flooding in the Boca Ciega area. Specific deliverables include environmental assessment, permitting coordination, preliminary engineering design, and feasibility analysis targeting a three-year transition from planning to construction. Proposing firms must demonstrate expertise in coastal engineering, stormwater management, and environmental permitting, with the ability to integrate nature-based and structural solutions to enhance community resilience against sea-level rise and increased precipitation events. The project requires extensive coordination with regulatory agencies such as the Florida Department of Environmental Protection and the Army Corps of Engineers to obtain necessary permits and approvals. Proposals are due on January 28, 2026, with the solicitation originally posted on December 31, 2025. The project is part of the City's Capital Improvement Program and represents a significant municipal commitment to long-term coastal resilience infrastructure.

While the provided documentation does not explicitly outline specific set-aside designations or vendor restrictions, the project appears to be open to professional engineering firms with demonstrated coastal resilience capabilities. The procurement seems to be focused on technical qualifications rather than implementing specific enterprise diversity requirements. Funding for the project will derive from the City's capital budget, potentially supplemented by state and federal grant opportunities related to coastal protection and resilience initiatives. Although a precise budget range is not specified in the available documentation, the comprehensive nature of the project and its three-year implementation timeline suggest a substantial investment in infrastructure development. The successful consultant will be expected to develop a multifaceted approach to addressing coastal flooding challenges, integrating advanced engineering solutions with environmental considerations. The project's scope indicates a significant municipal investment in adapting to climate change and protecting critical coastal infrastructure in the Pinellas County region.