Dept of Management Services Florida #PD 25-26.089

Escambia County Solicits Construction and ADA Upgrades for Bob Sikes Fishing Pier South

Escambia County, Florida, is seeking bids for the rehabilitation and ADA upgrade of the Bob Sikes Fishing Pier South on Pensacola Beach. - Government Buyer: Escambia County Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) - Project Scope: - Comprehensive structural repairs, including substructure restoration and crack injection - Installation of cathodic protection systems (alkali activated anodes, pile jackets) - Restoration of spalled concrete areas and application of penetrating sealers - ADA compliance upgrades, such as new aluminum pedestrian railings and improved deck lighting - Installation of solar luminaires, aluminum light poles, and anchors for enhanced safety and accessibility - Construction of a vehicular gate with bollards and installation of informational/regulatory signage - Demolition of final pier spans if repair is not feasible - Provision of monofilament recycling stations for environmental stewardship - Products/Materials Requested: - Epoxy materials for crack injection (160 LF) - Alkali activated anodes (188 EA) - Aluminum pedestrian railings (3326 LF) - Solar luminaires with arms (13 EA) - Aluminum light pole anchor bases (13 EA) - Light pole anchors (52 EA) - Pipe bollards (5 EA) - Manual swing barrier gate (1 EA) - Monofilament recycling stations (13 EA) - Sign panels of various sizes - Notable Requirements: - Compliance with Build America, Buy America Act - Adherence to federal environmental permits (FDEP, USACE) - Federal contract provisions apply - Project is partially funded by a federal RESTORE Act grant - No specific OEMs are named, but the procurement requires specialized construction materials and systems (e.g., cathodic protection, ADA-compliant railings, solar lighting)

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. Due to age, marine exposure, and structural wear, the pier requires targeted rehabilitation to ensure continued safety and functionality. This project will restore and enhance the pier through comprehensive substructure repairs, including implementation of cathodic protection systems to mitigate corrosion and extend the structure’s service life. Repairs will address deterioration of piles, caps, and framing elements to maintain structural integrity and public safety. The project also includes ADA upgrades, lighting improvements, and handrail enhancements to improve accessibility, visibility, and overall user safety. The scope may include demolition of the final spans of the pier, depending on contractor bid pricing, where repair is not practical or cost-effective. Overall, the project is intended to preserve the pier as a safe, accessible, and sustainable public asset for long-term community use.

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