Overbrook seawall replacement

Sarasota County is seeking a qualified contractor for the Overbrook Seawall Replacement project, an infrastructure rehabilitation initiative located at 1995 Neptune Drive in Englewood, Florida. The procurement is structured as an Invitation For Bids (IFB) for marine seawall construction, with specific requirements for contractors to demonstrate experience in marine seawall installation. Bidders must have completed two marine seawall construction projects and two seawall installations of at least 100 linear feet. The project involves removing the existing seawall and retaining wall, excavating canal sediment, installing a new Truline vinyl sheet pile seawall, constructing a concrete sidewalk, and performing comprehensive site restoration. Key deliverables include detailed pre-construction submittals, site preparation, turbidity control, demolition, wall installation, backfilling, and environmental protection measures. The contract duration is set at 90 calendar days from the Project Purchase Order and Notice to Proceed, with bids due by July 14, 2025. Evaluation will focus on lowest responsive and responsible bidder, with liquidated damages of $500 per day for substantial completion delays and $125 per day for final acceptance delays.

The contract appears to have no specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises, but it does include complex federal grant provisions from the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS). Contractors must comply with extensive requirements, including Build America Buy America Act (BABAA) mandates for domestic manufacturing, non-discrimination practices, and specific Florida state contract restrictions. Insurance requirements are comprehensive, necessitating workers' compensation, commercial general liability, business automobile liability, and umbrella/excess liability with specified minimum coverage amounts. The project is funded through an NRCS Hurricane Ian Repair Grant (number NR234209XXXXC005), which introduces additional compliance regulations around procurement, labor standards, and manufacturing origins. While a specific budget range is not explicitly stated, the detailed technical specifications and comprehensive documentation suggest a significant infrastructure investment. Potential bidders must provide robust documentation including contractor qualification forms, licensing proof, and evidence of previous project experience, with Sarasota County reserving the right to reject any or all bids.