Dept of Management Services Florida #PD 25-26.118

Pensacola Beach Dune Restoration, Fencing, Signage, and Debris Removal

Escambia County’s Office of Purchasing is seeking contractors for dune restoration and debris removal on Pensacola Beach. - Buyer: Escambia County, Florida — Office of Purchasing. - Project: NFWF-funded Dune Matrix Enhancement Project. The National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF) is identified as the funding source, not a product supplier. - Planting: 62,090 sea oats, 10,830 panic grass/Gulf bluestem, and 5,790 diversity groundcover units (at least three native species), totaling 78,710 planting units. Hydrating gel is specified; the initial notice also calls for fertilizer. - Fencing and signs: Install 7,095 feet of post-and-rope fencing and 5,384 feet of sand fencing; install 11 signs and provide pricing for 10 uninstalled signs. - Debris and sand work: Screen approximately 4,000 cubic yards of sand in place and remove debris across five areas totaling 24,004 square yards. Debris may include asphalt, concrete, gravel, wood, metal, plastic, and other material prohibited under the Barrier Island Sand Ordinance; screened debris must be taken off the island for legal disposal. - Notable requirements: Restore disturbed areas to pre-construction grade and conditions, maintain erosion controls, meet applicable plans, specifications, permits, and environmental protections, and provide planting and fencing maintenance through the 180-day warranty period. Plantings must achieve at least 80% survival in each planting area. - OEMs and vendors: No product manufacturers, OEMs, or suppliers are named. NFWF is the funder; Escambia County is the buyer.

Description

Escambia County is seeking bids for the Dune Matrix Enhancement Project on Pensacola Beach, funded by the NFWF National Coastal Resiliency Fund. The work includes installing native vegetation, post-and-rope fencing, sand fencing, and signage along gulf-frontal beach and scrub dune habitats, and removing asphalt debris uncovered by storms. Work must follow the contract drawings, Florida Department of Environmental Protection field permit, and technical specifications; the contractor must secure additional permits and approvals, including beach driving permits and business licenses. The solicitation also specifies bonds and a 180-day warranty period for fencing maintenance.

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