Bay County Beach Access 78 New ADA Boardwalk Construction Project ITB 26-54
Bay County, Bay County, FL·County
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- Primary Contact
- Point OF Contact The County Purchasing Department Will Be The Only Point Of Contact For This Itb. Under No Circumstances May A Bidder Contact Any County Commissioner, County Administrator, Or County Employee Concerning This ITB Until After Award. Any Such Contact May Result In Disqualification As Per Bay County Code Section 2-124. Questions Bidders Shall Submit All Questions, In Writing, To The Purchasing Department Via Email . All Questions Shall Be Submitted No Later Than 5:00 Pm (cdt) On August 17, 2026. · (850) 248-8270
- Scope Location
- Panama City, FL
- Submission Address
- 840 W. 11th Street, Suite 2500, Panama City, Florida 32401
SUMMARY
Bay County is soliciting bids for ITB 26-54 to construct a new ADA compliant boardwalk at Beach Access 78. The project scope includes a new boardwalk with a small observation deck at the end and a 5-foot wide sidewalk from the roadway to the boardwalk. Bidders must be Florida licensed Building or General Contractors. An as-built survey is required upon completion. Construction cannot begin until after the 2026 turtle nesting season ends on October 31, 2026. A mandatory pre-bid meeting is scheduled for August 4, 2026, at 10:00 am CDT in Panama City. Questions must be submitted in writing by August 17, 2026. Bids are due by 2:00 pm CDT on September 3, 2026, and may be submitted via OpenGov Procurement or as sealed paper packages.
EVALUATION CRITERIA
Attendance at mandatory pre-bid meeting, valid licensure, bid responsiveness
REQUIRED DELIVERABLES
One Original Bid Package, Proof of State of Florida Contractor's License, As-built survey
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How do I respond to this Bid from Bay County?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is September 3, 2026. The solicitation specifies required deliverables that must be addressed in your response. Submissions should be delivered to: 840 W. 11th Street, Suite 2500, Panama City, Florida 32401. For questions, contact Point OF Contact The County Purchasing Department Will Be The Only Point Of Contact For This Itb. Under No Circumstances May A Bidder Contact Any County Commissioner, County Administrator, Or County Employee Concerning This ITB Until After Award. Any Such Contact May Result In Disqualification As Per Bay County Code Section 2-124. Questions Bidders Shall Submit All Questions, In Writing, To The Purchasing Department Via Email . All Questions Shall Be Submitted No Later Than 5:00 Pm (cdt) On August 17, 2026..
What are the evaluation criteria for this solicitation?
This solicitation includes specific evaluation criteria that will be used to score proposals. The criteria include: "Attendance at mandatory pre-bid meeting, valid licensure, bid responsiveness" Vendors should carefully align their proposals with each criterion to maximize their score.
Where can I find more RFPs from Bay County?
All active and historical solicitations from Bay County are tracked and searchable. As a county agency, Bay County regularly publishes solicitations. Visit the agency profile to see current open bids, past contracts, vendor relationships, and decision-maker contacts.
What documents are required to bid on this Bid?
Requirements vary by solicitation, but common documents include a technical proposal, cost/price proposal, proof of insurance, relevant certifications, past performance references, and any forms specified in the solicitation. Review the full document from Bay County for the complete list.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this Bid?
Most government agencies, including Bay County in FL, encourage participation from small businesses, minority-owned, women-owned, and disadvantaged business enterprises (MBE/WBE/DBE). Check the full solicitation for any small business participation goals.
What happens after the Bid submission deadline?
After the deadline, the issuing agency reviews all submissions against the stated evaluation criteria. This typically includes a compliance check, technical evaluation, cost analysis, and may involve oral presentations with shortlisted vendors.
Can I ask questions about this solicitation before submitting?
Yes, most solicitations allow vendors to submit questions during a designated period. The primary contact is Point OF Contact The County Purchasing Department Will Be The Only Point Of Contact For This Itb. Under No Circumstances May A Bidder Contact Any County Commissioner, County Administrator, Or County Employee Concerning This ITB Until After Award. Any Such Contact May Result In Disqualification As Per Bay County Code Section 2-124. Questions Bidders Shall Submit All Questions, In Writing, To The Purchasing Department Via Email . All Questions Shall Be Submitted No Later Than 5:00 Pm (cdt) On August 17, 2026. at (850) 248-8270. Questions and answers are typically shared with all prospective bidders.
What is the scope of this project?
This solicitation defines a specific project scope. The scope covers the following locations: Panama City, FL. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.
What are the key deliverables?
The solicitation specifies the following deliverables: One Original Bid Package, Proof of State of Florida Contractor's License, As-built survey. Proposals should clearly address how each deliverable will be met.
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