Bing's Landing Boat Ramp Maintenance Dredging

This contract solicitation issued by Flagler County, Florida, invites competitive sealed bids for the maintenance dredging of Bing's Landing Boat Ramp located in Palm Coast, FL. The work involves mechanical dredging of approximately 2,500 cubic yards of sediment to achieve a depth of five feet below mean low water in the Intracoastal Waterway. The scope requires the successful contractor to provide all labor, materials, tools, and equipment necessary to execute the dredging and transport the dredged material to a designated county-owned upland disposal site in Bunnell, Florida. The dredging activity is authorized under federal and state permits, including the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Department of the Army Permit (modified to specify disposal site) and an exemption from Florida Department of Environmental Protection permitting requirements. Bidders must comply with all applicable local, state, and federal regulations, including environmental safeguards related to manatee protection and avoiding disturbance to protected species such as North Atlantic right whales. The procurement emphasizes promoting fair and competitive bidder selection, requiring responses be submitted electronically via the county’s procurement portal by January 5, 2026. Evaluation for award is based on best overall value allowing trade-offs rather than lowest price only, though precise evaluation criteria are not explicitly detailed. The contract contains provisions for compliance with labor laws, equal employment opportunity, public records law, and environmental protection standards. Inspection and acceptance criteria focus on conformance to project specifications and regulatory permit conditions, with acceptance typically occurring at the disposal site. The contractor is responsible for safety, performance, and compliance throughout the project, including monitoring for protected marine mammals and necessary reporting. Administrative details such as payment instructions, contracting personnel, and detailed pricing figures are not fully specified in the available material. The overall contract is project-specific with no renewal options and includes conditions for force majeure, confidentiality, and subcontractor flow-down requirements.