Duck Key Breakwater Repair and Living Shoreline Restoration Project

Monroe County, Florida is seeking competitive bids for the Duck Key Breakwater Repair and Living Shoreline Restoration Project through a Request for Proposal (RFP) process. The project aims to repair and adapt an existing breakwater along Duck Key that was damaged during Hurricane Irma, with a focus on coastal resilience and environmental sustainability. The selected contractor will retrofit and stabilize the breakwater system, improve water quality through enhanced flushing features, and support ecological function by incorporating mangrove plantings and marine habitat areas within the Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary. Proposals are due on December 11, 2025, at 3:00 PM, with a pre-bid conference scheduled for November 20, 2025. The contract will be awarded based on a comprehensive evaluation criteria totaling 105 points, with cost proposals accounting for 55 points. Bidders must demonstrate experience with living shoreline and coastal restoration projects, and provide detailed documentation including company information, relevant experience, financial qualifications, and technical proposals.

The project is funded through the Florida Department of Environmental Protection's Resilient Florida Program, with a total budget of $3,327,266, including $2,661,813 allocated for construction. There are no specific set-aside designations or restrictions on respondents mentioned in the documentation. The contract requires completion no later than June 25, 2026, and the county will retain 5% retainage on progress payments. The funding comes from federal funds through the U.S. Department of Treasury, with no required match from Monroe County. Contractors must comply with Davis-Bacon wage requirements, with minimum wage rates varying by job classification. Additional requirements include adhering to anti-lobbying regulations and providing appropriate insurance and safety protocols. The project emphasizes environmental protection, with specific considerations for manatee and endangered species protection during construction, and includes strategic design elements such as breakwater breaks to improve canal flushing and create shallow water habitats.