Arrowhead Lake Freshwater Dredging Services

The City of Cape Coral, Florida, is soliciting bids under solicitation number 2026-ITB-PW-057-KR for freshwater dredging services within the Arrowhead Canal and Arrowhead Lake system. The project area is located in the northeast quadrant of the city, specifically northeast of Tropicana Parkway East, south of NE 9th Street, and west of NE 6th Avenue. Bids were released on September 3, 2026, with a submission deadline of October 6, 2026. While the project is verified as exempt from certain regulatory permits under Florida Department of Environmental Protection guidelines, a separate authorization from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is required. The selected contractor must commence work within ten calendar days of receiving a purchase order. Key requirements include maintaining comprehensive insurance coverages, including commercial general liability, business auto liability, workers compensation, and pollution/environmental liability with a five-year completed operations period. For projects valued at 200,000 dollars or more, a public construction bond must be executed and recorded in Lee County. Contractors must also comply with E-Verify registration, OSHA safety regulations, and Florida Statutes regarding scrutinized companies. Payments will be issued via direct deposit (ACH) within thirty days of receiving a proper invoice, though all obligations are contingent upon annual appropriation by the City Council. The contractor is expected to have performed all necessary due diligence regarding local conditions and laws prior to bidding. The City of Cape Coral retains the right to conduct audit inspections of invoices and records to ensure performance and pricing accuracy.