NOTICE OF INVITATION TO BID
STATE OF FLORIDA
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
BID NO. BDC07-25/26
The Department of Environmental Protection, Bureau of Design and Construction is soliciting formal, competitive, sealed bids from Contractors licensed to work in the jurisdiction for the project listed below.
PROJECT NAME: DEP- Office of Resilience & Coastal Protection - SE Region Quayside Dock Shoreline Stabilization
BID SUBMITTAL DUE DATE: No later than 3:30 pm (ET), Wednesday, November 12, 2025, to the below address: Florida Department of Environmental Protection, Bureau of Design and Construction, 3800 Commonwealth Boulevard, MS #520, Tallahassee, Florida, 32399-3000, Attention: Alisha Sadler, Bureau of Design and Construction, (850) 245-3127. (For hand delivery: Carr Building, Welcome Desk.) The Department reserves the right to reject any or all bids.
BID POSTING DATE: No later than 3:30 pm (ET), Wednesday, November 19, 2025, unless extended by the Department for good cause.
INSTRUCTIONS: Documents for this bid will be available for download on Wednesday, October 22, 2025. Any firm desiring a Project Manual with the plans for this project may obtain directions by emailing BDC_Contracts@dep.state.fl.us.
SCOPE OF WORK:
Base Bid:
Contractor shall provide all labor, materials, equipment, supervision and permitting to install a new dock per the contract documents.
Longshoreman's Insurance is required for this project and must be included in bid price.
Note: Bidder Prequalification is required for all bids. Each bidder shall provide a copy of its biennial pre-qualification letter from FDEP's Bureau of Design and Construction. To request a pre-qualification letter, the bidder should email BDC_Contracts@dep.state.fl.us. If not pre-qualified, the bidder must submit a current State Contractor license certification or registration and current Corporate Charter registration with the bid.
Pursuant to Executive Order 07-126 and Section 255.252(3), F.S. the Department requires the proposed project be designed and constructed in accordance with green building standards where applicable.
PROJECT MANAGER: Jim McGuire, Florida Department of Environmental Protection, Bureau of Design and Construction, 3800 Commonwealth Boulevard, Tallahassee, Florida, 32399. Telephone Number: (7720 402-9465, Email: Jim.McGuire@FloridaDEP.gov
PARK LOCATION: DEP- Office of Resilience & Coastal Protection - SE Region, 1277 NE 79th Street CSWY., Miami, FL 33138. Park Manager: Patricia Rose Telephone Number: (786) 798-4500, Email: Patricia.Rose@FloridaDEP.gov
MINORITY BUSINESS REQUIREMENT: The Department of Environmental Protection supports diversity in its Procurement Program and requests that all sub-contracting opportunities afforded by this bid embrace diversity enthusiastically. The award of sub-contracts should reflect the full diversity of the citizens of the State of Florida.
ADA REQUIREMENTS: Any person with a qualified disability shall not be denied equal access and effective communication regarding any bid/proposal documents or the attendance at any related meeting or bid/proposal opening. If accommodations are needed because of disability, please contact Alisha Sadler with the Bureau of Design and Construction at (850) 245-3127 at least five (5) workdays prior to openings. If you are hearing or speech impaired, please contact the Florida Relay Services by calling (800) 955-8771 (TDD) or (800) 955-8770 (Voice).
E-VERIFY: Vendor/Contractor shall utilize the U.S. Department of Homeland Security's E-Verify system to confirm the employment eligibility of all persons employed by the Vendor/Contractor during the term of the Contract to perform employment duties within Florida and all persons, including subcontractors, assigned by the Vendor/Contractor to perform work pursuant to the contract with the Department.
NOTICE OF RIGHTS: Notice of Intent to Protest the Bid Specifications must be filed with (received by) the Agency Clerk, Lea Crandall, Department of Environmental Protection, Office of General Counsel, 3900 Commonwealth Boulevard, MS #35, Tallahassee, Florida, 32399-3000, (850) 245-2242, FAX (850) 245-2303, Lea.Crandall@dep.state.fl.us, during the 72-hour period after Bid Specifications are posted on the Vendor Bid System. Failure to file a Notice of Intent to Protest or a formal, written Protest in accordance with Rule 28-110, F.A.C., within ten days after the 72-hour period ends, as pre scribed in Section 120.57(3), Florida Statutes, shall constitute a waiver of your right to an administrative hearing on the Bid Specifications under Chapter 120, Florida Statutes. Rules for bid protests can be found in sections 120.569 and 120.57, F.S., and Chapter 28-110, Florida Administrative Code. A bid protester shall comply with these statutes and rules.
Background
The Florida Department of Environmental Protection, Bureau of Design and Construction is issuing this solicitation for the project titled 'DEP- Office of Resilience & Coastal Protection - SE Region – Quayside Dock Shoreline Stabilization'.
The agency's mission is to protect Florida's natural resources and ensure sustainable development. This contract aims to enhance shoreline stability in the southeastern region of Florida.
Work Details
The contractor shall provide all labor, materials, equipment, supervision, and permitting necessary to install a new dock as specified in the contract documents.
Longshoreman’s Insurance is required and must be included in the bid price. Bidder prequalification is mandatory; each bidder must submit a copy of their biennial pre-qualification letter from FDEP’s Bureau of Design and Construction or, if not pre-qualified, a current State Contractor license certification and Corporate Charter registration with their bid.
The project must comply with green building standards where applicable as per Executive Order 07-126 and Section 255.252(3), F.S.
Period of Performance
The contract work is expected to commence upon award and will be performed until completion as outlined in the contract documents.
Specific timelines will be provided upon bid acceptance.
Place of Performance
The project will take place at the DEP- Office of Resilience & Coastal Protection - SE Region, located at 1277 NE 79th Street CSWY., Miami, FL 33138.
Bidder Requirements
Bidders must be licensed contractors capable of performing work in the jurisdiction. They are required to provide evidence of prequalification or relevant certifications as specified.
Additionally, bidders should embrace diversity in subcontracting opportunities as encouraged by the Department.
