Florida forest service washington crossing seawall

The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS), specifically the Florida Forest Service, is seeking competitive bids for the Washington Crossing Seawall construction project located at 5583-A Longleaf Road in Ebro, Florida. The procurement is an Invitation to Bid (ITB) for a construction project involving the removal of vegetation, site preparation, and construction of a 510-foot seawall along Pine Log Creek. Bidders are required to attend a mandatory pre-bid conference, with the most recent site visit held on October 16, 2024, and sealed bids are due by November 6, 2024, at 5:00 PM ET. The project has a Substantial Completion Deadline of June 30, 2025, and a Final Completion Deadline of August 16, 2025. Bidders must provide proof of required contractor licenses, submit a Contractor Experience Questionnaire, list subcontractors, and comply with administrative requirements. The evaluation criteria focus on selecting the responsive and responsible bidder with the lowest total price, which must include all costs of materials, equipment, labor, transportation, and associated expenses. A 5% bid bond is required for bids over $100,000, and successful bidders must provide 100% performance and labor and material payment bonds.

The solicitation does not explicitly mention any set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. The project is open to licensed Florida marine contractors and will be funded with $475,000. No incumbent vendors are identified in the documentation. The project requires integration with existing site infrastructure, including an 85-foot existing seawall that will be repaired as part of the project. The seawall will be constructed using specific materials including galvanized W6x20 steel pilings, pressure-treated 6x6 horizontal supports, and 3x8 rough-cut pressure-treated planks, in compliance with the 2023 Florida Building Code. Contractors will need to provide builders risk insurance, which can be bound only during the period of actual work performance. The Florida Forest Service has indicated they will collaborate with the awarded contractor on any necessary design modifications during the construction process.