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Lee County Solicits Bids for Blind Pass Maintenance Dredging Project

Lee County Board of County Commissioners in Florida is seeking bids for maintenance dredging of Blind Pass Channel and its connection to Roosevelt Channel, located between Sanibel and Captiva Island. - Scope of Work: - Removal of approximately 120,900 cubic yards of sediment from three areas: - 68,180 cubic yards seaward of Blind Pass Bridge - 43,680 cubic yards in Wulfert Channel landward of Blind Pass Bridge - 9,040 cubic yards in Roosevelt Channel - Placement of dredged, beach-compatible material on the downdrift beach between R-112 and R-116 - Dredge cuts feature variable widths and depths as permitted - Compliance with an expanded mixing zone for environmental protection - Funding and Compliance: - Project is funded in part or whole by the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP) - All FDEP grant requirements, terms, and specifications must be met - Procurement Details: - No specific OEMs or vendors are named in the solicitation - Sealed bids are required; a pre-bid meeting is recommended but not mandatory - Notable Requirements: - Dredged material must be beach-compatible - Strict adherence to environmental and grant compliance is required

Description

Lee County Board of County Commissioners is soliciting bids for maintenance dredging of the Blind Pass Channel and the connection to Roosevelt Channel between Sanibel and Captiva Island. The project involves removing approximately 120,900 cubic yards of sediment from various sections of the channel and placing beach-compatible material on the downdrift beach. The dredging will extend from the Gulf of Mexico into Pine Island Sound, with specific environmental permits and variances in place. Bidders must submit sealed bids by October 22, 2026, and comply with grant requirements from the Florida Department of Environmental Protection.

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