Dept of Management Services Florida #ITB PD 25-26.089

Escambia County Solicits Contractors for Bob Sikes Fishing Pier South Rehabilitation and Upgrades

Escambia County Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) is seeking qualified contractors for the restoration and rehabilitation of the Bob Sikes Fishing Pier South on Pensacola Beach. - Government Buyer: - Escambia County Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) - Scope of Work: - Comprehensive substructure repairs to the pier - Installation of cathodic protection systems to prevent corrosion - Repairs to deteriorated piles, caps, and framing elements - Upgrades to meet ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act) requirements - Lighting improvements and handrail enhancements for safety and accessibility - Potential demolition of the final spans of the pier if repairs are not feasible or cost-effective, based on contractor bid pricing - Products/Services Requested: - Construction and rehabilitation services for marine structures - ADA-compliant upgrades and safety enhancements - Cathodic protection system installation - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Contractors must review detailed specifications, plans, permits, and federal contract provisions provided in the solicitation attachments - Demolition scope is contingent on bid pricing and feasibility analysis - No specific OEMs or vendors are named in the solicitation; the opportunity is open to qualified construction contractors specializing in marine and public infrastructure projects.

Description

The Bob Sikes Fishing Pier is a key public access facility and community landmark on the Santa Rosa Sound side of Pensacola Beach, serving residents and visitors as a popular destination for fishing and recreation. This project involves targeted rehabilitation to ensure continued safety and functionality, including comprehensive substructure repairs and implementation of cathodic protection systems to mitigate corrosion. Repairs will address deterioration of piles, caps, and framing elements, along with ADA upgrades, lighting improvements, and handrail enhancements to improve accessibility and safety. The scope may include demolition of the final spans of the pier depending on contractor bid pricing, aiming to preserve the pier as a safe, accessible, and sustainable public asset for long-term community use.

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