South County Regional Park - Boat Ramp Replacement

Palm Beach County's Capital Improvements Division is requesting sealed bids for boat ramp disposal and replacement at South County Regional Park (Project No. 2021-051341), with bids due September 17, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. and a mandatory pre-bid meeting on August 19, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. at the project site. A mandatory 25 percent Small Business Enterprise participation goal applies; bidders unable to meet it must submit a waiver request demonstrating good faith efforts by the bid due date.

The scope includes disposal and replacement of an existing boat ramp, temporary removal and reinstallation of an existing dock, and associated site improvements at 11435 Park Access Road, Boca Raton, Florida. Bidders must submit pricing for both pour-in-place and pre-cast ramp options; the County will award based on whichever option it determines to be in its best interest. The contractor is responsible for all permit fees, material procurement, and Florida Building Code compliance. A 12-month warranty covering equipment, materials, and labor defects is required upon substantial completion.

Substantial completion is required within 270 calendar days from Notice to Proceed, with liquidated damages of $120 per day for delay. For bids of $200,000 or more, bid security equal to five percent of the bid price and a public construction bond equal to 100 percent of the work order amount are required. Contractors must hold qualifications under Palm Beach County's Annual Contract for Minor Construction Services and submit a Qualification Application at least ten days before the bid due date. Additional certifications include human trafficking affidavits, digital accessibility compliance with WCAG 2.1 Level AA, and certification regarding the prohibition of diversity, equity, and inclusion materials under Florida Statute 287.139. Sealed bids are due at Palm Beach County Facilities Development and Operations Department, Capital Improvements Division, 2633 Vista Parkway, West Palm Beach, Florida 33411.