Wiggins and Doctors Pass Dredge 2026 - Grant Funded

Collier County has issued Bid No. 26-8661 for the construction of the Wiggins and Doctors Pass Dredge project scheduled for 2026, which is grant funded and located in Collier County, Florida. The solicitation was advertised on March 16, 2026, with sealed bids due by March 30, 2026, at 3:00 p.m. local time. Interested and qualified contractors are required to register and subscribe through the county’s procurement portal to access a full set of bid documents and submit their proposals electronically. The procurement process is managed by the Coastal Zone Management agency, with Dania Guerrero serving as the primary point of contact. The bid submission includes a mandatory 5% bid bond, and contractors are expected to comply with all procedural requirements, including responding to any addenda and adhering strictly to the official communication channels. The contract will be governed by Collier County’s standard Construction Services Agreement template, which stipulates detailed terms concerning contractual obligations, scope of work, contract amount, and timelines, including commencement and completion deadlines with provisions for liquidated damages. The agreement also enforces compliance with relevant grant requirements, mandates performance and payment bonds, and details the contract documents incorporated by reference. Additionally, Purchase Order Terms and Conditions cover vendor responsibilities such as inspection, shipping, payment, and statutory compliance to ensure legal and procedural integrity throughout the project’s execution. Collectively, these documents provide a comprehensive framework aimed at procuring qualified contractors capable of delivering the dredging work efficiently, on time, and in compliance with applicable legal and grant conditions.