Shore at Crystal Beach Park Expansion

The Shore at Crystal Beach Park Expansion project, solicitation ITB PW 13-26, involves extensive construction work in Destin, Florida, managed by the Okaloosa County Board of County Commissioners. The scope of work includes the development of parking lots, a restroom facility, public showers, boardwalks equipped with ADA-compliant ramps, a geogrid beach access drive, and an underground stormwater management system. The project must adhere to various technical standards, including FDOT specifications, FDEP environmental permits, and NFPA safety codes. Technical documentation provided for the project includes 72 pages of plans and 247 pages of specifications prepared by the Donovan-Hill Group, alongside geotechnical reports and environmental resource permits. Bids must be submitted electronically via the OpenGov portal no later than 3:00 PM CST on October 28, 2026. The contract will be awarded on a unit price basis to the lowest, responsible, and responsive bidder, though the County reserves the right to select a bid deemed most advantageous to the public interest. Bidders are required to be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) and must provide several mandatory certifications, including Buy America certificates, anti-human trafficking affidavits, and sworn statements regarding public entity crimes. Additionally, successful contractors must provide performance and payment bonds, maintain a minimum one-year warranty on all materials and workmanship, and comply with specific insurance and labeling requirements for all installed equipment and materials.