Vanderbilt & Pelican Bay Beach Renourishment

Collier County, Florida, is soliciting sealed bids for the Vanderbilt & Pelican Bay Beach Renourishment Project (Bid No. 25-8417), a comprehensive coastal restoration initiative scheduled for implementation in 2025. The project involves the placement of approximately 216,000 tons of beach-quality sand, with 149,500 tons designated for Vanderbilt Beach and 66,500 tons for Pelican Bay, sourced from Stewart Materials' sand mine in Immokalee. Contractors will be responsible for debris removal, precise sand placement, grading, and beach restoration to meet specific engineering specifications, including grain size, moisture content, and elevation tolerances. The bid requires a 5% bid bond and performance and payment bonds for 100% of the contract award amount. Key project deadlines include a non-mandatory pre-bid meeting on July 17, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. and bid submissions due by August 6, 2025, at 3:00 p.m. local time. The successful bidder must substantially complete all work within 90 calendar days from the Notice to Proceed, with liquidated damages of $3,813 per calendar day for delays.

The procurement opportunity appears to be open to all qualified contractors, with an emphasis on compliance with federal and state regulations, including FEMA Public Assistance funding requirements. While no specific set-aside designations are explicitly mentioned, the bid documents include provisions for minority, women-owned, and veteran-owned business participation. The project has potential preferences for U.S.-produced goods and compliance with federal contract provisions. The estimated project budget is $7,295,660.00, with work limited to daylight hours (7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.) Monday through Friday. Contractors must possess appropriate licensing, provide detailed documentation including key personnel lists and subcontractor information, and comply with comprehensive environmental, health, and safety requirements. The county reserves the right to reject any bid and may postpone the contract award for up to 180 days from the bid opening date. Bidders must register on the Collier County procurement portal and obtain complete project documents through the online platform.