Eddie Vickers Kayak Launch Construction

The City of St. Augustine Community Redevelopment Agency is requesting proposals to construct a kayak launch, pier, sidewalks, site furnishings, and parking area at Eddie Vickers Park in Lincolnville under RFP #26033, with proposals due October 29, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. and a pre-proposal meeting on October 12, 2026.

The Base Bid comprises Phase 2C kayak launch improvements structured as a lump-sum award. Two optional Add Alternates are available: Add Alternate No. 1 for ADA-accessible kayak launch features, and Add Alternate No. 2 for Phase 2B improvements including overflow parking, pedestrian crosswalks, sidewalks, kayak storage, site furnishings, landscaping, and irrigation. Base Bid work must achieve final completion by August 13, 2027 to satisfy grant closeout requirements. The Base Bid is funded by the Florida Inland Navigation District; Add Alternates are funded subject to availability.

Minimum qualifications require respondents to have successfully completed at least two pier or dock construction projects and one parking lot with pedestrian crosswalk project within the past five years, provide three letters of reference, and hold appropriate marine work and concrete/paving licenses or identify qualified subcontractors. Respondents must submit a proposal guaranty of 5 percent of total cost in the form of a bid bond or cashier's check.

Evaluation criteria are firm relevant experience and past performance (25 points), project team and key personnel (25 points), similar project experience and project approach (25 points), location of respondent's management office (10 points), and cost effectiveness (15 points). The Evaluation Committee will meet November 9, 2026, with presentations and negotiations scheduled for November 16 and December 2, 2026.

Questions are due October 20, 2026. Successful respondents must execute the agreement within ten days of notification and provide performance and payment bonds, insurance evidence, and IRS Form W-9. Compliance requirements include Florida trench safety, diversity and inclusion prohibitions, drug-free workplace certification, and Florida business registration.