Navarre Beach Event Hall and Boardwalk Complex

The Santa Rosa County Board of County Commissioners is soliciting sealed bids under Invitation to Bid 26-051 for the construction of the Navarre Beach Event Hall and Boardwalk Complex in Florida. This comprehensive project includes the development of an event hall, a boardwalk, and associated civil improvements such as a parking lot and restrooms. The scope of work encompasses all necessary labor, materials, equipment, and supervision, with technical specifications provided by STOA Architects and Dewberry Engineers. Key deliverables include the main event hall and boardwalk, as well as optional components such as a food truck plaza, a public restroom building, and an ADA-compliant beach walkover. The project must adhere to strict technical standards, including the 2023 Florida Building Code and 2010 ADA Standards, and requires compliance with various environmental and development permits from the FDEP and the Northwest Florida Water Management District. Bids must be submitted electronically via the Santa Rosa County Procurement Portal by September 17, 2026, and must include a bid security of 5 percent of each base bid. The county encourages participation from small, minority, women-owned, and disadvantaged business enterprises. Award decisions will be based on the best interest of the county, with disqualifications possible for collusion, incomplete submissions, or financial defaults. The successful contractor will be required to provide performance and payment bonds if the contract exceeds 200,000 dollars and must employ a competent superintendent. The project timeline mandates substantial completion within 365 calendar days and final completion within 395 calendar days of the commencement date, with liquidated damages applicable for delays. Payment is processed through notarized itemized applications reviewed by the project engineer.