Hurricane and Storm Damage Reduction Project Venice Beach Renourishment Sarasota County, Florida
Overview
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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 soliciting bids for the Hurricane and Storm Damage Reduction Project at Venice Beach, Sarasota County, Florida. This project involves the renourishment of approximately 3.2 miles of critically eroded shoreline. This is a Total Small Business Set-Aside with an estimated magnitude of construction between $25,000,000 and $50,000,000. Bids are due February 27, 2026.
Scope of Work
The contractor will provide all labor, equipment, and materials to renourish the shoreline from FDEP Range Monument R-116 to R-133. Key tasks include:
- Dredging: Excavating beach-compatible sand from an offshore borrow area located approximately 10 nautical miles southwest of the project site.
- Infrastructure: Extending five existing stormwater outfalls.
- Support Services: Munitions and Explosives of Concern (MEC) construction support, beach tilling, and vibration monitoring.
- Environmental Compliance: Hardbottom surveying, sea turtle trawl sweeping/relocation, and water quality monitoring.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Firm-Fixed Price (FFP) awarded via Sealed Bidding (IFB).
- Period of Performance: 180 calendar days from Notice to Proceed (NTP).
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business (NAICS 237990, size standard $37M).
- Self-Performance: The prime contractor must perform at least 40% of the work.
- Bid Guarantee: 20% of the bid price or $3,000,000, whichever is less.
Evaluation
As an Invitation for Bid (IFB) under FAR Part 14, the contract will be awarded to the responsible bidder whose bid conforms to the solicitation and is the most advantageous to the Government, considering only price and price-related factors.
Additional Notes
- Submission Method: Electronic submission via the PIEE Solicitation Module is mandatory.
- Technical Inquiries: Questions must be submitted via ProjNet by February 11, 2026, using Bidder Inquiry Key: N7E7RF-Q2Q667.
- Bid Opening: Scheduled for February 27, 2026, at 2:00 PM EST via Microsoft Teams.