Phillippi Creek Phase II Maximum Allowable Dredging

Sarasota County is soliciting bids for the Phillippi Creek Phase II Maximum Allowable Dredging project to improve drainage and reduce flood risk between US 41 and South Beneva Road. The scope of work involves dredging approximately 71,683 to 77,160 cubic yards over an estimated 33,500 linear feet to restore a permitted design elevation of -4 feet mean-low water. Key activities include expanding the dredge footprint with a 10-foot offset from shorelines, maintenance dredging of three oxbow areas at Mineola, Seclusion, and River Ridge Drives, and the removal of emergent shoals. The project requires comprehensive dredge material management, including preparation of management areas, material handling, turbidity control and monitoring, and final site restoration. Dredged materials will be disposed of at approved sites, primarily the Lorraine Road Expansion and the County Landfill. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder who meets strict qualification criteria, including proven experience in hydraulic or mechanical dredging of at least 20,000 cubic yards, dredged material management, environmental controls, and hydrographic surveying. At least one prior project must have had a construction cost of $5,000,000 or more. Bidders must provide a bid bond equal to 5 percent of the total bid and a Letter of Bondability of at least $1,000,000. Performance and payment bonds are required upon award. This project is subject to CDBG-DR grant funding terms, 2 CFR Part 200 Uniform Guidance, and Davis-Bacon Act wage requirements. Technical execution must adhere to the January 2026 FDOT Standard Specifications as modified by the county's special provisions.