Description
This Invitation for Bid (IFB) seeks a qualified contractor to execute the North County Comprehensive Shore Protection Project – Segments II & III (Federalized) for Palm Beach County, Florida. The work involves constructing a beach berm and dune system using approximately 980,000 cubic yards of hydraulically screened, beach‑compatible sand sourced from an offshore borrow area, installing post‑and‑rope dune protection, and complying with extensive environmental safeguards (right‑whale, sea‑turtle, hard‑bottom, air‑quality, and noise mitigation). The project is funded by FEMA, requires a 5 % bid bond, 100 % performance and payment bonds, and must meet numerous federal, state, and local permitting conditions. Bids open November 18, 2026; a non‑mandatory pre‑bid meeting and site visit are scheduled for November 3, 2026.
• Scope: Beach berm and dune construction, sand placement, post‑and‑rope installation (≈ 17,000 ft linear).
• Location: Offshore borrow area 3.5–6.5 mi NE of project limits; on‑site staging at 14,200 U.S. Hwy 1, Juno Beach, FL.
• Funding: Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) grant – local preference ordinances do NOT apply.
• Bonds: 5 % bid bond; 100 % performance & payment bonds due within 14 days of award.
• Environmental compliance: Permits for right‑whale, sea‑turtle, hard‑bottom protection; required monitoring and reporting.
• Submission: Bids via sealed envelopes to PBC ERM, 2300 N. Jog Rd., 4th Floor, West Palm Beach, FL; forms available on VSS website from Oct 19, 2026.
• Key dates: Pre‑bid meeting/site visit – Nov 3, 2026; Bid deadline – Nov 18, 2026, 2:00 PM.