Lee County - Blind Pass Maintenance Dredging - B260347JAK - 2026
Lee CountyCounty · Fort Myers, FL- Due
- Oct 22, 2026
- Deadline passed
- Posted
- Sep 22, 2026
- Primary contact
- Jason Koza
- (239) 533-8898
The 30-second brief
Lee County, Florida is requesting bids for maintenance dredging of the Blind Pass Channel and the connection to Roosevelt Channel between Sanibel and Captiva Island. The project involves the removal of approximately 120,900 cubic yards of sediment from Pine Island Sound, including 68,180 cubic yards seaward of Blind Pass Bridge, 43,680 cubic yards in Wulfert Channel, and 9,040 cubic yards in Roosevelt Channel, with beach compatible material placed between R-112 and R-116. Additional work includes mobilization, environmental and turbidity monitoring, shoreboard protection, and a county-optional channel resweep of 12,000 cubic yards. Funded in part by the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP). Sealed bids are due by October 22, 2026, at 2:30 PM, with questions due by October 14, 2026.
MOBILIZATION AND DEMOBILIZATION (1 LS), DREDGE AND FILL (120900 CY), ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION (1 LS), SHOREBIRD PROTECTION (45 DAYS), TURBIDITY MONITORING (1 LS), CHANNEL RESWEEP (COUNTY OPTIONAL) (12000 CY)
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Summary
Lee County, Florida is requesting bids for maintenance dredging of the Blind Pass Channel and the connection to Roosevelt Channel between Sanibel and Captiva Island.
The project involves the removal of approximately 120,900 cubic yards of sediment from Pine Island Sound, including 68,180 cubic yards seaward of Blind Pass Bridge, 43,680 cubic yards in Wulfert Channel, and 9,040 cubic yards in Roosevelt Channel, with beach compatible material placed between R-112 and R-116. Additional work includes mobilization, environmental and turbidity monitoring, shoreboard protection, and a county-optional channel resweep of 12,000 cubic yards. Funded in part by the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP). Sealed bids are due by October 22, 2026, at 2:30 PM, with questions due by October 14, 2026.
REQUIRED DELIVERABLES
6- MOBILIZATION AND DEMOBILIZATION (1 LS)
- DREDGE AND FILL (120900 CY)
- ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION (1 LS)
- SHOREBIRD PROTECTION (45 DAYS)
- TURBIDITY MONITORING (1 LS)
- CHANNEL RESWEEP (COUNTY OPTIONAL) (12000 CY)
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
15- Sunbiz Registration
- Sub-Contractor Consultant List
- Affidavit of Immigration Laws E-Verify
- E-Verify Proof of Registration
- Vendor Background Screening Affidavit
- Public Entity Crime Form
- Negligence Breach and or Non-Compliance Disclosure Form
- Bid Bond
- Trench Safety
- Affidavit Sections 287.138 and 787.06
- Minimum Qualifications Form
- Certification Debarment Suspension Ineligibility Exclusion
- Certification Regarding Lobbying and Disclosure Form
- Certificates and Licenses
- Reference Survey
- Submit to
- https://leegov.ionwave.net
- Scope location
- Sanibel, FL
Questions about this BID
How do I respond to this Bid from Lee County?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is October 22, 2026. The solicitation specifies required deliverables that must be addressed in your response. Be sure to include all required attachments as outlined in the solicitation. Submissions should be delivered to: https://leegov.ionwave.net. For questions, contact Jason Koza.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this Bid?
Most government agencies, including Lee 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 Jason Koza at (239) 533-8898. Questions and answers are typically shared with all prospective bidders.
What are the key deliverables?
The solicitation specifies the following deliverables: MOBILIZATION AND DEMOBILIZATION (1 LS), DREDGE AND FILL (120900 CY), ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION (1 LS), SHOREBIRD PROTECTION (45 DAYS), TURBIDITY MONITORING (1 LS), CHANNEL RESWEEP (COUNTY OPTIONAL) (12000 CY). Proposals should clearly address how each deliverable will be met.
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Where can I find more RFPs from Lee County?
All active and historical solicitations from Lee County are tracked and searchable. As a county agency, Lee 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. This solicitation specifically requires the following attachments: Sunbiz Registration, Sub-Contractor Consultant List, Affidavit of Immigration Laws E-Verify, E-Verify Proof of Registration, Vendor Background Screening Affidavit, Public Entity Crime Form, Negligence. Review the full document from Lee County for the complete list.
What is the scope of this project?
This solicitation defines a specific project scope. The scope covers the following locations: Sanibel, FL. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.