Eau Gallie Muck Removal Project Area A1

Brevard County is procuring a comprehensive muck removal project for the Eau Gallie Dredge Area A1 in the Indian River Lagoon, involving hydraulic dredging of approximately 189,972 cubic yards of organic sediments, with options for three alternate bid items that could add up to 108,782 additional cubic yards. The project requires the contractor to perform hydraulic dredging, dewatering, and disposal of sediments using the Florida Inland Navigation District's (FIND) Dredge Material Management Area (DMMA) BV-52 along US-1 Highway. Key deliverables include developing and obtaining approval for detailed dredging, dewatering, spoil handling, and disposal plans that comply with all federal, state, and local permits and regulations. The bid opening is scheduled for February 4, 2025, at 2:00 PM, with a non-mandatory pre-bid meeting previously held on December 12, 2024. The project has a substantial completion timeline of 730 calendar days, with an additional 60 days for final completion. Evaluation will be based on the lowest responsive total bid amount, including base and alternate pay sections, with the contractor responsible for all aspects of material removal, transportation, and DMMA restoration.

The procurement does not specify explicit set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises. The sole vendor currently listed in the bid tabulation is Waterfront Property Services, LLC DBA Gator Dredging from Clearwater, FL. The project will utilize existing infrastructure, including the FIND DMMA BV-52, which has been previously surveyed for environmental considerations such as gopher tortoise burrows. The estimated construction budget is $18,500,000, with the contractor required to provide a 5% bid bond and a 100% public construction bond. Insurance requirements are comprehensive, including $2 million in comprehensive general liability insurance, workers' compensation, auto liability, and contractors pollution liability insurance. The project includes provisions for the Build America, Buy America Act (BABAA), requiring all iron, steel, manufactured products, and construction materials to be produced in the United States. Additional requirements include disclosures related to foreign influence and scrutinized companies, with potential for economies of scale as project volume increases.