SHORE PROTECTION PROJECT HUTCHINSON ISLAND MARTIN COUNTY, FLORIDA

The contract involves a comprehensive beach and dune restoration project along approximately four miles of the Martin County shoreline on Hutchinson Island, Florida. The work includes constructing a dune and beach berm in two segments, utilizing beach-compatible sand dredged from a designated borrow area located about 6.3 nautical miles offshore in Federal waters. Due to the presence of extensive offshore hardbottom areas, pipeline access for dredging is restricted to specific corridors. The project also encompasses staging and beach access arrangements within Martin County, along with various environmental and quality control measures such as endangered species monitoring, sea turtle trawling, turbidity monitoring, beach tiling, and vibration control. Additional tasks include screening, beach fill quality assurance, MEC construction support, and vibration monitoring to ensure environmental compliance and project integrity. This contract, issued by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers under solicitation number W912EP26CA002, is based in Jacksonville, Florida, and is managed by the Department of the Army. It is classified under NAICS code 237990, which pertains to shoreline and water resource construction. The project aims to enhance shoreline stability and protect against erosion, with primary points of contact being Guesley Leger and Ruth C. Rodriguez, who can be reached via provided email addresses and phone numbers. The contract emphasizes coordination of dredging, environmental safeguards, and construction support to ensure the successful completion of the beach nourishment and dune construction efforts.