RFQ 26-096 Design & Permitting for Inshore Artificial Reef Project

Citrus County, Florida is requesting qualifications from engineering firms for design and permitting services for up to ten inshore artificial reef habitat modules within County coastal waters, with statements of qualifications due August 4, 2026. The project involves federal and state permitting—a key delivery dependency requiring firms with demonstrated multi-agency coordination capability.

The scope spans ecologically engineered habitat-module design, GIS footprint development, marine engineering, environmental services, and construction-support activities for up to ten reef sites within Citrus County coastal waters. A feasibility study prepared August 10, 2023 documents existing conditions at proposed locations. If required, the awardee will develop a long-term monitoring plan to ensure compliance with environmental and navigational safety regulations. Key deliverables include permitting approvals from federal and state agencies and design documentation sufficient for construction.

The solicitation documents reference Davis-Bacon wage determinations and a Subrecipient Agreement, signaling federal funding and prevailing-wage obligations. A Truth in Negotiations Certification is required. The attached sample agreement and scope-of-work exhibit establish the contractual framework and detailed task specifications.

No estimated contract value, contract term, incumbent contractor, pre-bid meeting, or evaluation criteria are stated in the posting. Questions due date and anticipated award date are not identified in the source material.