Hurricane and Storm Damage Reduction Project Venice Beach Renourishment Sarasota County, Florida
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Qualification Details
Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Jacksonville District, is preparing to issue an Invitation for Bid (IFB) for the Hurricane and Storm Damage Reduction Project Venice Beach Renourishment in Sarasota County, Florida. This unrestricted requirement involves renourishing approximately 3.2 miles of critically eroded shoreline. The project magnitude is estimated between $25,000,000.00 and $50,000,000.00. A virtual pre-bid conference is scheduled for February 5, 2026.
Scope of Work
The primary scope includes renourishing approximately 3.2 miles of Venice Beach, extending from FDEP Range Monument R-116 to R-133. Beach compatible sand will be dredged from an offshore borrow area located about 10 nautical miles southwest of the project site. Additionally, five existing stormwater outfalls will be extended. Other work items include screening, MEC construction support, beach tilling, hardbottom surveying and monitoring, vibration monitoring, sea turtle trawl sweeping and relocation, and environmental and water quality monitoring. U.S. Coast Guard certified dredge equipment is required.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Presolicitation (leading to Invitation for Bid - IFB)
- Magnitude: $25,000,000.00 to $50,000,000.00
- NAICS: 237990, Dredging and Surface Cleanup Activities (Small Business Standard: $37 million)
- Set-Aside: Unrestricted
- Period of Performance: 180 calendar days after Notice to Proceed (NTP); commence work within 60 days of NTP.
- IFB Issue Date (estimated): On or about January 23, 2026
- Bids Due (estimated): On or about February 24, 2026, 6:00 PM UTC
- Published: January 9, 2026
- Virtual Pre-Bid Conference: February 5, 2026, 10:00 AM EST. Attendees must email Guesley.Leger@usace.army.mil by February 4, 2026, 1:00 PM EST to confirm attendance.
Additional Notes
The solicitation will be issued in electronic format only on SAM.gov. Interested vendors must register as an interested vendor on SAM.gov to receive amendments. Registration in the System for Award Management (SAM) is required for award eligibility.