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 within a larger 33.25‑acre parcel. The work includes clearing and grubbing, excavating roughly 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. Bids must be sealed, submitted electronically or hand‑delivered by the deadline, and include all required certifications, bonds, and insurance. A non‑mandatory pre‑bid meeting is scheduled for 10 July 2026. • Scope: civil‑engineering construction of a cellular pond and wetland network (≈8.5 acres) • Major tasks: clearing, excavation, spoil removal, road and surface construction, planting, hydraulic structures • Required submissions: bid form, bid bond, insurance, E‑Verify proof, various affidavits, subcontractor list, environmental plans, etc. • Deadline: 02:30 PM ET on 29 Oct 2026 • Pre‑bid meeting: 10 July 2026 (non‑mandatory) • Location: Lee County, Florida (Fort Myers)