Replacement floating docks and gangways at robert j. Strickland memorial park

Pasco County is seeking a licensed marine or general contractor to complete a comprehensive dock and gangway replacement project at Robert J. Strickland Memorial Park located in Hudson, Florida. The procurement, identified as IFB-CL-22-215, requires the removal of two existing floating docks and one existing gangway, refurbishment of another gangway, and installation of one prefabricated gangway and two prefabricated aluminum floating docks with saltwater emersion pressure treated pilings. Bidders must have a minimum of five years of continuous experience in commercial pier, dock, and gangway fabrication and installation. A mandatory pre-bid conference is scheduled for Wednesday, August 31, 2022, at 10:00 a.m., and attendance is required for bid eligibility. Sealed bids are due by September 20, 2022, at 2:15 p.m., with the contract to be awarded to a qualified contractor meeting specific technical specifications, including aluminum alloy 6061-T6 frame construction, full float aluminum docks with polyurethane foam, and stainless steel hardware.

The solicitation does not explicitly mention set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. The project requires contractors to provide a two-year written warranty for installation, with products mandated to have either a manufacturer's warranty or a two-year warranty, whichever is longer. The technical drawings indicate a cross-shaped floating dock structure measuring 48'-0" in length and width, with specific structural grid layouts and piling configurations. While a precise budget range is not disclosed, the bid form includes line items for removal and installation of floating docks and gangways, with pricing to be inclusive of f.o.b. destination. Pasco County reserves the right to reject any and all bids and to waive any irregularities in the bidding process, providing flexibility in vendor selection and contract award.