City of Fernandina Beach #ITB 26-11

City of Fernandina Beach Waterfront Resiliency Segment One Construction Project Bid

The City of Fernandina Beach, Florida is seeking bids for the Waterfront Resiliency Segment One construction project, a major seawall and infrastructure initiative in the historic downtown area. - Government Buyer: - City of Fernandina Beach, Florida - Florida Department of Environmental Protection (grant funding, oversight) - Engineering consultants: Kimley-Horn and Associates, DRMP Inc., Meskel & Associates Engineering, Olin Hydrographic Solutions - Products and Materials Requested: - Steel sheet pile wall (Larssen style interlocks, NZ 14 grade, multiple segments totaling over 1,800 linear feet) - Hydroplank flood barrier system (for northern end connection and flood protection) - Concrete cap and reinforcing components for seawall structure - New 8-inch watermain (over 600 linear feet) - New 24-inch reinforced concrete outfall pipes (over 600 linear feet) - Check valves (up to 72 units) - Manatee grates (for environmental compliance) - Roadway and sidewalk reconstruction (over 1,200 linear feet) - Silt fencing (over 1,000 linear feet for erosion control) - Utility undergrounding components (ductile iron poles, transformer banks, termination cabinets, vaults, risers, anchors, downguys, fuses, aluminum conduit) - Earthen berms, combi-wall bulkhead systems, timber boardwalks, and related site work - Services Requested: - Seawall construction (site preparation, demolition, grading, drainage, installation of proprietary systems) - Geotechnical exploration and testing (soil borings, lab analysis) - Construction management and inspection (quality control, reporting) - Unique/Notable Requirements: - All proprietary equipment and systems must include manufacturer's warranty and installation certification - Compliance with environmental permits (including manatee protection, erosion control) - Coordination with city events and private property access - Quarterly reporting and photo documentation for grant compliance - Specific insurance, audit, and reporting requirements - Mandatory pre-bid meeting and e-bidding submission via DemandStar - Substantial completion required within 120-180 days from Notice to Proceed, with permit construction phase expiring in 2031 - No specific OEMs or material manufacturers are named in the solicitation; bidders must propose compliant products and systems.

Description

The City of Fernandina Beach, Florida is soliciting competitive sealed bids for the Waterfront Resiliency System Segment One project. The scope includes installation of a steel sheet pile wall, new watermain, replacement of outfall pipes with check valves, installation of manatee grates, roadway reconstruction, and ditch regrading. Bidders must attend a mandatory pre-bid meeting and submit bids via DemandStar.com by August 12, 2026. The project is funded in part by a grant and requires compliance with associated documentation and reporting requirements.

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