River Beach Drive Vehicular Beach Access Ramp Reconstruction Project

The River Beach Drive Vehicular Beach Access Ramp Reconstruction Project, solicitation number 26-B-129CW, is an invitation for bid issued by Volusia County, Florida, to restore infrastructure destroyed by Hurricane Ian in 2022. The project scope involves the demolition of storm-damaged ramps, sidewalks, and debris, followed by the construction of a new reinforced concrete vehicular ramp, a concrete walkway, curbing, and a cantilevered vinyl composite sheet pile seawall bulkhead. The estimated construction cost is 1,236,926.00 dollars. Work must be performed in accordance with technical specifications from Coastal Technology Corporation and requires strict compliance with FDEP, USACE, and U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service permits, particularly regarding marine turtle nesting habitats and the coastal construction control line. The contract will be awarded to the single lowest responsive and responsible bidder, with responses due by November 5, 2026. Awarded contractors must execute the contract and provide payment and performance bonds within ten business days of notification. Mandatory requirements include adherence to the Davis-Bacon Act, Executive Order 11246 for Equal Employment Opportunity, and specific insurance coverages for general liability, auto, and workers compensation. The project also utilizes a specific sales tax exemption procedure where the County pays vendors directly for materials. Contract administration includes a thirty-day payment term for undisputed invoices and a requirement for formal non-binding mediation as a precedent to any litigation.