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 Department of the Army, USACE Jacksonville District, has issued a Solicitation (IFB) for the Hurricane and Storm Damage Reduction Project Venice Beach Renourishment in Sarasota County, Florida. This project involves renourishing approximately 3.2 miles of critically eroded shoreline. This is a Total Small Business Set-Aside. Bids are due February 27, 2026, at 1:00 PM EST.
Scope of Work
The project requires renourishment of approximately 3.2 miles of shoreline along Venice Beach, extending from FDEP Range Monument R-116 to R-133. Beach-compatible sand will be dredged from an offshore borrow area located approximately 10 nautical miles southwest of the project site. Work also includes the extension of five existing stormwater outfalls. Additional tasks encompass screening, MEC construction support, beach tilling, hardbottom surveying and monitoring, vibration monitoring, sea turtle trawl sweeping and relocation, and environmental and water quality monitoring.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Firm-Fixed Price (FFP)
- Estimated Magnitude: $25,000,000.00 - $50,000,000.00
- Period of Performance: 180 calendar days from Notice to Proceed (NTP)
- Liquidated Damages: $3,597.00 per calendar day of delay
- Performance of Work by Contractor: Minimum 40%
- Bid Guarantee: 20% of bid price or $3,000,000.00, whichever is less
- Payment and Performance Bonds: Required within 10 days of award, equal to the total bid price
Submission & Evaluation
- Contracting Method: FAR Part 14 Sealed Bidding - Invitation for Bid (IFB), Unrestricted.
- Submission Method: Electronically via the Procurement Integrated Enterprise Environment (PIEE). Other submission methods will not be accepted.
- Bid Submission Deadline: February 27, 2026, at 1:00 PM EST
- Bid Opening: February 27, 2026, at 2:00 PM EST via Microsoft Teams
- Required Submissions: SF 1442, Section 00 10 00, Section 00 45 00, and Bid Bond. Failure to submit these may render the bid non-responsive. All amendments must be acknowledged.
Eligibility
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
- NAICS Code: 237990 (Dredging and Surface Cleanup Activities), Small Business Size Standard: $37.0 million.
- Registration: System for Award Management (SAM) registration is required for award.
Notes
A site visit was held on February 3, 2026, and a virtual pre-bid conference on February 9, 2026. The deadline for technical inquiries was February 11, 2026.