Salinas Park Dune Restoration

Gulf County Board of County Commissioners is requesting sealed bids for dune restoration, replanting, and irrigation at Salinas Park in Gulf County, Florida under Bid #2526-40, with bids due October 15, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. Eastern Time. All bidders must comply with Buy America / Buy American Act domestic preference requirements, necessitating that all iron, steel, manufactured products, and construction materials be produced in the United States with supporting documentation. Minority and women's business enterprises are actively solicited as prime contractors and for subcontracting opportunities.

The scope encompasses restoration and replanting of an existing sand dune and irrigation installation. Project completion is required within 120 days from Notice to Proceed issuance. All bidders must comply with applicable Florida state and local licensing, registration, and contractor regulation requirements, as well as Section 287.133(3) Florida Statutes regarding public entity crimes.

Sealed bids must be submitted in triplicate (original plus two copies) with the company name, sealed bid amount, and bid number clearly marked on the envelope. Bids will be publicly opened and read aloud at 1:00 p.m. Eastern Time on October 15, 2026 at the Donald H. Butler Commission Chamber in the Robert M. Moore Administration Building. All bids remain firm for 60 days following opening. Liquidated damages are assessed at $1,685.00 per day for failure to meet the project completion date.

Bid specifications are available on the County's website or through the Gulf County Clerk's Office, 1000 Cecil G. Costin Sr. Blvd, Room 149, Port St. Joe, Florida 32456. Questions should be directed to Clay Kennedy at ckennedy@gulfcounty-fl.gov. The Gulf County Board of County Commissioners reserves the right to waive bid informalities and accept or reject any bids at its discretion.