Dept of Management Services Florida #PD 25-26.030

Escambia County Dune Matrix Enhancement: Native Vegetation, Fencing, and Signage Installation on Perdido Key

Escambia County is seeking bids for a large-scale dune matrix enhancement project on Perdido Key, funded by the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation's National Coastal Resilience Fund. - Government Buyer: - Escambia County Board of County Commissioners, Office of Purchasing - Florida Department of Environmental Protection, Division of Water Resource Management (permitting authority) - Products/Services Requested: - Installation of 113,470 sea oats, 11,610 panic grass/gulf bluestem, and 11,610 units of diverse native groundcover (minimum 3 species) - Installation of 13,710 linear feet of post-and-rope fencing and 768 feet of sand fencing along the Gulf Shoreline - Installation of 11 signs (plus 7 uninstalled for future use) - Optional River Road area: 46 native trees (minimum 2 species), 1,021 native shrubs (minimum 2 species), 514 herbaceous/groundcover plants (minimum 3 species), 696 feet of sand fencing, 6 installed signs, and 2 uninstalled signs - Maintenance and warranty for 180 days to ensure plant survivability and fence condition - Unique/Notable Requirements: - All plant species must be native and comply with an approved plant list - Use of hydrating gel/fertilizer for plantings - Strict adherence to contract drawings, FDEP permits, and technical specifications - No sand placement, lighting, heavy equipment, or removal of existing dune vegetation allowed - Contractor responsible for securing additional permits (e.g., beach driving, business license) - Project aims to enhance dune resiliency, plant diversity, and wildlife habitat - No specific OEMs or commercial vendors are named; the focus is on native plant materials and standard fencing/signage components

Description

Escambia County is soliciting bids for the installation of native vegetation, post and rope fencing, sand fencing, and signage along the gulf-frontal beach and scrub dune habitats on Perdido Key. The project is part of the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF) National Coastal Resiliency Fund and aims to enhance the resiliency of dune habitats against storms and improve plant diversity. Contractors must comply with contract drawings, Florida Department of Environmental Protection permits, and technical specifications, and are responsible for securing additional permits such as beach driving permits and business licenses. The project includes installation of various native plants, fencing, signage, and maintenance during a 180-day warranty period.

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