S-40 Erosion Repairs

The Central Florida Tourism Oversight District (CFTOD) is requesting bids on S-40 Erosion Repairs under ITB C007123, with bids due October 20, 2026. The scope involves installing steel sheet pile cutoff walls, filling undermined voids beneath a downstream apron at the S-40 water control structure with flowable fill, and installing riprap for bank and shore protection, with notice to proceed anticipated November 23, 2026 and substantial completion required by March 23, 2027 (120 days).

Bidders must hold a Florida State General Contractor License and demonstrate a minimum of eight years of marine construction experience, including diving in tannic water and low-visibility conditions, confined-space diving, grout injection, permanent sheet pile installation, and riprap installation. The contractor must employ a Dedicated Person in Charge with ten years of commercial diving experience, an Advanced TTC/MOT certified professional, and a Certified FDEP Erosion Control Inspector (Tier 1 minimum). Applicants must submit three client references demonstrating similar work within the past ten years, with at least one from the Central Florida region. Pre-qualification in applicable FDOT Work Classes (Debris Removal, Grassing/Seeding/Sodding, Concrete Rehabilitation, Concrete Surface Sealer/Waterproofing, Driving Steel Sheet Pile, Grout Injection, Sealing, and Spall Repairs) is required or equivalent project experience must be demonstrated.

The site is environmentally sensitive wetland in Orange County, accessible via gated levee access off U.S. Route 192. Work must occur during the dry season (November through May), 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. Material specifications include non-calcareous riprap per FDOT Specification 530, Type D-2 filter fabric per FDOT Section 985, and flowable fill meeting FDOT Section 971. Steel sheet pile must achieve minimum tip elevation of 18.0 feet with specified yield strength (39 ksi or 50 ksi) and 1.5-inch maximum wall deflection under construction loads.

Bid preferences apply under Procurement Policy PRO-100 for Buy Local, Veteran Small Business, or Opportunity Zone qualified bidders within Orange, Osceola, Lake, Polk, or Seminole counties. Contractors must submit a project-specific safety plan, erosion control plan, and as-built documentation upon completion. A recorded Public Construction Bond equal to the total contract value is required per Florida Statute 255.05. Commercial General Liability, Automobile Liability, Workers' Compensation, and Umbrella Liability insurance each require $1 million minimum per occurrence, with Pollution Liability coverage also required at $1 million.