Artificial Reef Construction, Transportation and Deployment FWC 21366 NRDA EscaRosa

This contract is a solicitation issued by Santa Rosa County for the construction, transportation, and deployment of artificial reef modules as part of the Phase II NRDA Nearshore Artificial Reef Construction project funded through Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) Agreement 21366 using Natural Resources Damages Assessment funds. The project aims to restore natural resources and compensate for the loss of human use related to the Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill. The scope includes furnishing all labor, materials, supervision, and equipment required to manufacture, handle, transport, and deploy approximately 10 to 15 concrete patch reef modules in specified locations offshore Santa Rosa County, Florida. Precise placement of these reef modules, spaced roughly 500 feet apart, is critical and must comply with detailed state and federal permit requirements, as well as all relevant laws and regulations. The contract period extends through June 30, 2026, with a strict completion timeline of 120 calendar days from notice to proceed. Liquidated damages of $1,685 per day will apply for delays, emphasizing the importance of timely project execution. The awarded contractor must demonstrate relevant experience, with a requirement to have completed at least one similar artificial reef construction project in the U.S. within the past five years. The evaluation criteria prioritize material specifications, unit cost, deployment plan, contractor experience, available deployment resources, and project schedule, with each factor carrying specific weight in the best-value, trade-off award methodology. Proposals must provide detailed reef unit designs, cost breakdowns, and a comprehensive deployment plan ensuring compliance with all environmental permits and technical standards. The contract incorporates provisions for quality inspection and acceptance at both staging and deployment sites, with the contractor responsible for corrective actions if the work does not meet specified standards. Payment is on a cost reimbursement basis up to $1.3 million, contingent upon approval of deliverables and subject to legislative appropriations. The contract expressly excludes federal FAR clauses and instead references AIA A201-based construction standards. Key administrative requirements include submission of certifications, insurance coverage (including workers’ compensation and maritime-related insurance), and adherence to nondiscrimination and drug-free workplace policies. Proposals are due by January 9, 2026, via the County’s electronic procurement portal following a non-mandatory pre-bid meeting on December 11, 2025. Overall, this contract represents a comprehensive, environmentally focused construction effort geared toward habitat restoration with stringent requirements for quality, compliance, and operational precision.