Palm Creek Lower Filter Marsh

The Lee County Board of County Commissioners is seeking a qualified contractor to design and construct the Palm Creek Lower Filter Marsh, a wetland mitigation project covering approximately 8.52 acres of cellular pond and wetland network within a larger 80.94‑acre parcel. The work includes clearing and grubbing, excavating ~46,100 cubic yards of material with off‑site spoil transport, constructing a gravel access road, stabilized maintenance surface, aggregate pathway, planting filter‑marsh vegetation, and installing weir, diversion, and outfall control structures. • Location: South of Bayshore Rd., southwest of Palm Creek Dr., Lee County, FL • Scope: Site clearing, earthwork, road & surface construction, wetland planting, hydraulic structures • Estimated earthwork: 46,100 cu yds; off‑site spoil removal required • Required submissions: sealed bid (electronic or hand‑delivered), bid bond, numerous certifications (E‑Verify, insurance, safety, background, etc.) • Pre‑bid meeting (non‑mandatory) on 10‑07‑2026, 10:00 AM at Procurement Management, 2115 Second St., Fort Myers, FL • Questions due 10‑21‑2026; bid submission deadline 10‑29‑2026, 2:30 PM (ET) • Contractor must be Florida‑registered (Sunbiz), possess required licenses, and comply with all state/federal labor and environmental regulations.