The City of Sanibel is awarding a contract to Stokes Marine, Inc. for temporary repairs to the storm-damaged Sanibel Fishing Pier so it can safely reopen while a full replacement is planned. The scope covers demolition of damaged elements, structural and decking repairs, and associated materials and marine construction work, funded entirely through community donations raised by the Fishing Pier Committee. The low bid from Stokes Marine totals 118120.66 plus a 25000 contingency, for a project cost of 143120.66, with design already completed at a cost of 30000. Council previously chose a City/community partnership model for the pier, and staff expect this temporary work to bridge operations until a future capital project delivers a full pier replacement that could use impact fees or other sources. For vendors, this award identifies Stokes Marine as the current marine construction incumbent and signals an upcoming, larger replacement project where design, permitting, environmental, and construction services will be needed.

Temporary repairs are funded by approximately 223,461.89 in donations; about 50,341 in donated funds...