Englewood isles seawall replacements

Sarasota County is seeking a qualified marine construction contractor to complete the Englewood Isles Seawall Replacements project, which involves removing and restoring a seawall along a canal system. The project, located at 250 Englewood Isles Pkwy in Englewood, Florida, requires replacing approximately 60 linear feet of existing seawall using composite sheet pile (Truline) technology, concrete anchors, and upland tie rods. Contractor qualifications include demonstrating experience with two marine seawall construction projects involving sheet piling or reinforced concrete, two seawall installations of at least 100 linear feet, and a project with a total contract value of $500,000. The project has a 90-calendar day completion timeline, with substantial completion and final acceptance subject to liquidated damages of $500 and $125 per day respectively. Bidders must submit comprehensive documentation through OpenGov, including a Vendor Questionnaire, pricing table, and Contractor Qualification Forms. The bid due date is May 7, 2025, with the project being funded through an NRCS Hurricane Ian Repair Grant.

The contract encourages subcontracting with certified minority business enterprises, though local and American business preferences do not apply due to grant funding requirements. Contractors must comply with extensive federal and state requirements, including Build America Buy America Act provisions mandating the use of U.S.-produced materials, equal employment opportunity standards, and specific Florida state contract provisions. Insurance requirements are comprehensive, including Workers' Compensation, Commercial General Liability ($1M per occurrence, $2M aggregate), Business Automobile Liability, Umbrella/Excess Liability, and Marine Liability. Bidders must provide Certificates of Insurance and meet specific A.M. Best financial strength ratings. While a specific budget range is not explicitly stated, the project involves marine infrastructure replacement and is funded through a federal grant, suggesting a significant investment in infrastructure restoration. The county will award the contract to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, reserving the right to review and modify insurance requirements throughout the contract term.