Manatee Hammock Fishing Pier Renovation

Brevard County Purchasing Services is soliciting bids for the Manatee Hammock Fishing Pier Renovation project, identified as Bid Number B-4-25-44, located at Manatee Hammock Campground in Titusville, Florida. The procurement seeks a qualified contractor to replace decking, guardrails, and top cap on an 8' wide, 185' long fishing pier with a 30' x 10' fishing platform. Specific deliverables include removing and disposing of existing pier components, installing new pressure-treated lumber decking and guardrails, replacing stainless steel rails, and using stainless steel hardware throughout. A non-mandatory pre-bid meeting was held on March 5, 2025, at 9:30 AM on-site, with the bid opening scheduled for March 19, 2025, at 10:00 AM. Contractors must obtain necessary permits, comply with local regulations, and maintain worksite safety, with substantial completion required within 60 days of Notice to Proceed and final completion within an additional 30 days. Mandatory submission requirements include a Foreign Influence Disclosure, Scrutinized Company Affidavit, and reference submissions, with bidders required to provide a bid security bond of 5% of the proposed amount.

Eight contractors submitted bids for the project, with bid prices ranging from $68,404 to $261,000. MVB & Associates Inc. from St. Cloud, FL was ultimately awarded the contract for $68,404 through a non-board agenda award process. The estimated project budget is $270,000, with no specific set-aside designations or restrictions on vendor types mentioned. Insurance requirements are comprehensive, including general liability, auto liability, workers' compensation, and potential professional liability and builders risk insurance with specific coverage limits. Vendors were advised to consult their insurance brokers regarding potential Longshoreman Insurance requirements due to the project's location on a navigable waterway. The procurement process was managed by Angel Dutton, with approval from Mary Bowers, Purchasing Manager, following Brevard County's BCC-25 Procurement guidelines. No incumbent vendors were explicitly identified, and the project appears to be a standalone infrastructure improvement initiative for the county's parks and recreation department.