# City of Fernandina Beach #ITB 26-11

City of Fernandina Beach Waterfront Resiliency Segment One Construction Project Bid

**Posted:** July 01, 2026
**Respond By:** August 12, 2026
**Identifier:** ITB 26-11
**NAICS:** 237990, 237110, 237310

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.

[View original listing](https://www.fbfl.us/bids.aspx?bidID=384)