Seminole Boat Ramp

The City of Clearwater, Florida Procurement Division is requesting bids on comprehensive restoration of the Seminole Boat Ramp, a four-bay public launching facility at 198 Seminole Street, with bids due November 18, 2026 under ITB Project 26-0075-MA. Bidders must pre-qualify with the City of Clearwater Engineering Division at least ten workdays prior to bid opening; current pre-qualified contractors do not require reapplication. Bid security of 10 percent of the maximum bid price (certified check, cashier's check, or bid bond) is required.

The work scope encompasses complete removal of the existing degraded ramp structure, dredging and grading of native soils, placement of gravel fill in various gradations, final design and installation of new concrete boat ramps engineered for vessels exceeding 35 feet with combined weights over 10 tons, installation of articulated concrete mats for scour protection, and temporary relocation of floating docks. The facility comprises four launching bays with eight total ramps — two exterior ramps measuring approximately 56 feet from mean high water to the toe and six interior ramps measuring approximately 46 feet. Concrete slabs must meet minimum 300 PSF uniform load and 8,500-pound concentrated load capacity, with minimum 4,000 PSI 28-day compressive strength. All shop drawings and structural calculations must be signed and sealed by a Florida-licensed professional engineer. A Quality Control Manager with minimum five years of relevant experience must be on-site throughout execution.

The project offers two construction alternates managing public access during renovation. Alternate A (Phased Closure) permits up to fourteen consecutive calendar days for full four-ramp closure during Phase 1 and up to one hundred consecutive calendar days for partial closures during Phases 2 and 3 (west and east ramps sequentially), with total substantial completion within 180 calendar days from Notice to Proceed. Alternate B (45-Day Closure) permits a maximum 45-day full closure period between January 3 and February 15, 2027, with the same 180-day completion requirement. Unit-priced items are subject to equitable adjustment if actual quantities vary more than 25 percent above or below estimated quantities.

Environmental controls are mandatory and must include zero turbidity increase beyond project limits, sediment control barriers meeting Type II or Type III standards, manatee protection measures, and compliance with Florida Department of Environmental Protection standards. Contractors must obtain all necessary licenses and permits and comply with trench safety standards and NPDES stormwater management requirements. Award will be made to the lowest responsible and responsive bidder. Bids are submitted electronically through the City's e-Procurement Portal at https://procurement.opengov.com/portal/myclearwater or as sealed hard copies. Required submittals include bid bond, affidavits, proposal forms, addendum sheets, E-Verify certification, Scrutinized Companies certification, anti-human trafficking compliance forms, and current W-9 form.