Marina Isle Seawall Reconstruction

The City of Sanford, Florida is seeking a qualified full-service architectural and engineering firm to design, engineer, and permit repairs to the Downtown Sanford Marina through a Request for Qualifications (RFQ 24/25-01) for the Marina Isle Seawall Reconstruction project. The procurement will focus on reconstructing approximately 2,024 feet of seawall around Marina Isle, raising the elevation by two feet to enhance flood protection and resilience against future storms. The selected firm will be responsible for comprehensive design services, including program completion, schematic design, design development, construction documents, bidding, construction administration, grant administration, and administration of a one-year warranty period. Mandatory qualifications include being licensed to practice in the State of Florida and demonstrating expertise in marine infrastructure and flood protection design. A mandatory pre-bid meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, June 10, 2025, at 10:00 AM at City Hall, with sealed responses due no later than 2:00 PM on Thursday, June 26, 2025, to the Purchasing Division. The project is specifically located at the north end of N. Palmetto Avenue on the shores of Lake Monroe, with the Downtown Sanford Marina situated at 531 N. Palmetto Avenue.

The solicitation does not explicitly specify set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises, though standard federal procurement guidelines typically encourage diverse participation. The project is funded through a $5,000,000 U.S. Department of Commerce Economic Development Administration Economic Adjustment Assistance grant, with a total project cost estimated at $7,163,762, including the City's 20% cost share of $1,432,752.45. The preliminary construction cost estimate is $5,731,009.80, with engineering design and permitting estimated at $458,480.78 and inspection services at $401,170.69. A 10% contingency of $573,100.98 is also included in the budget. The project will involve constructing a King Pile wall as a flood barrier, with concrete panels and prestressed concrete piles designed to a peak elevation of +10' NAVD88. This reconstruction effort is part of Sanford's ongoing initiative to improve flood protection, particularly in response to damages sustained during Hurricane Ian in 2022. Potential bidders are encouraged to download the solicitation document from VendorLink's website and carefully review the project requirements.