Citrus County Demandstar #26-096

Design and Permitting Services for Inshore Artificial Reefs in Citrus County, FL

This opportunity seeks engineering firms for the design and permitting of inshore artificial reefs in Citrus County, Florida. - Government Buyer: - Citrus County Board of County Commissioners (Florida) - Project Scope: - Ecological design and permitting services for up to ten inshore artificial reefs in county coastal waters - Includes habitat module design, GIS footprint development, marine engineering, environmental services, and all required federal and state permitting - May require a long-term monitoring plan to ensure compliance with environmental and navigational safety regulations - Funding & Compliance: - Project funded by RESTORE Act Spill Impact Component, administered by the Gulf Ecosystem Restoration Council and Gulf Consortium - Must comply with 2 C.F.R. 200.334, Appendix II to C.F.R. Part 200, Section 287.055 of Florida Statutes, Gulf Consortium Subrecipient Policy, and all relevant procurement laws - OEMs and Vendors Mentioned: - Applied Ecology, Inc. - BlueTerra LLC - Coastal Protection Engineering - Dodge Data - Drummond Carpenter, PLLC - Environmental Consulting & Technology, Inc. - GHD Services Inc - Goodwyn Mills Cawood - Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc. - Onvia, Inc. - Sea & Shoreline, LLC - SGM Engineering, Inc. - WGI, Inc. - Notable Requirements: - Feasibility study identified 20 potential reef sites; 11 suitable and 3 potentially suitable for development - Estimated project budget is $230,000

Description

Citrus County, Florida is seeking qualified engineering firms to provide ecological design services for habitat modules to construct up to ten inshore artificial reefs. The scope includes design, GIS footprint development, marine engineering, environmental services, and obtaining federal and state permits. The project is funded through the RESTORE Act Spill Impact Component and requires compliance with various federal and state regulations. The estimated budget is $230,000 with a bid response deadline of August 4, 2026.

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