Legacy Island Phase II

The Legacy Island Phase II contract issued by the City of Fort Myers seeks to complete the in-water improvements for Legacy Island Park, which serves as a recreational boating destination honoring the Dean Family’s land donation. Following Phase I, which focused on upland clearing, shoreline stabilization, and mangrove planting completed in summer 2024 and resiliently surviving Hurricane Milton, Phase II involves constructing an observation deck and boat dock to enhance safe mooring and access for a broader range of boaters, including those with limited mobility. The island is part of the city’s blueway network, linking downtown Ft. Myers and upstream recreational facilities, positioning it as a unique public amenity that facilitates safer and more accessible waterfront recreation. This solicitation, ITB 26-029, posted on February 20, 2026, is managed by the City’s Public Works Engineering Division with Nicole Setzer as the primary contact. The contract is governed by a comprehensive set of federal, state, and local regulations and conditions, reflecting its partially federally funded status. These include stringent compliance with federal laws such as the Davis-Bacon Act, Buy America provisions, Clean Air and Water Acts, anti-lobbying restrictions, and equal employment opportunity mandates. Supplemental conditions encompass Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) and Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP) requirements, disaster recovery provisions under FEMA and HUD’s CDBG-DR program, as well as local procurement protocols. Contractors must adhere to detailed administrative, environmental, labor, and safety standards and participate in grant-compliant solicitation and contracting processes. The contract mandates thorough documentation, reporting, insurance, bonding, and pre-construction procedures, ensuring disciplined project management and accountability for this important public works enhancement aimed at enriching Ft. Myers’ recreational infrastructure.