Geosynthetic slope stabilization – lust road at lake apopka north shore

The St. Johns River Water Management District has issued an Invitation for Bid (IFB 41117) for a geosynthetic slope stabilization project located at Lust Road on the Lake Apopka North Shore in Polk County, Florida. The procurement seeks a contractor to stabilize the south side slope of Lust Road using a geosynthetic stabilization product along a 5,600 linear foot section. Contractors are responsible for providing specifications for the geosynthetic material and installation methodology, with the District specifying that a 12-foot panel was previously used as a reference. The project requires construction activities to be completed Monday through Thursday, with the work performed in water that cannot be dewatered. A non-mandatory pre-bid conference is scheduled for April 8, 2025, at 11:00 AM at the SJRWMD-Apopka Field Station, and sealed bids are due by 2:00 PM on April 25, 2025. The project is part of the ongoing Lake Apopka North Shore restoration, which aims to transform former muck farms into wildlife habitat and public recreation areas, with an anticipated project completion date of August 30, 2025.

The procurement does not specify any specific set-aside designations or restrictions on responding organizations. The District will provide fill material and will pre-grade the existing slope to a uniform 1:1 slope, with the final configuration expected to have a minimum 2:1 slope after geosynthetic material installation. The estimated budget for the project is $375,000.00, which represents the potential maximum award value for the contract. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are explicitly mentioned in the documentation. The project requires technical expertise in geosynthetic slope stabilization, particularly in environmentally sensitive areas involving water management and habitat restoration. Potential bidders should have significant experience in geotechnical engineering, slope stabilization techniques, and the ability to work in challenging environmental conditions specific to wetland and wildlife restoration projects.