Sector 5 Hurricanes Ian and Nicole Beach and Dune Restoration Project

Indian River County is seeking a comprehensive beach and dune restoration project for Sector 5, spanning approximately 3.1 miles of Atlantic Ocean coastline, impacted by Hurricanes Ian and Nicole. The project involves placing approximately 153,300 cubic yards of beach-compatible sand fill from pre-qualified upland sand sources like Vulcan Materials, Stewart Materials, and Jahna Industries, and installing around 100,000 native dune plants. Contractors must be registered Florida General Contractors with at least five years of experience in similar coastal restoration projects, demonstrating the ability to complete three comparable projects. The bid, numbered 2025060 with County Project Number NAT25-01, requires electronic submission through the Bonfire platform by October 6, 2025, with a mandatory 5% bid bond. Construction is scheduled between November 1, 2025, and April 30, 2026, with strict environmental compliance requirements, including coordination with U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, and Florida Department of Environmental Protection. Bidders will be evaluated based on qualifications, project experience, financial strength, workforce capabilities, and proposed construction methodology.

The procurement does not explicitly indicate specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises, though the bid documents include various compliance requirements such as E-Verify system usage, anti-human trafficking regulations, and certifications regarding scrutinized companies. Contractors must complete detailed qualification questionnaires demonstrating their technical and operational capabilities, including drug-free workplace compliance and financial stability. While the total contract value is not explicitly stated, the comprehensive documentation suggests a significant infrastructure restoration effort focused on coastal resilience and hurricane recovery. The project allows bidders to extend their bid prices to other governmental entities with public beaches within a specified radius. Contractors will be required to provide performance and payment bonds, meet specific insurance requirements, and adhere to strict environmental protection protocols, including sea turtle nesting considerations and water quality monitoring. The county reserves the right to reject non-responsible bidders and may authorize additional dune vegetation plantings under a separate bid alternate.