Walton County Tri Village Park Pier Construction Fishing Pier ITB 27-01 (2026)
Walton CountyCounty · DeFuniak Springs, FL- Due
- Dec 10, 2026
- 28 days left
- Posted
- Nov 10, 2026
- Duration
- 5 months
- Primary contact
- David Bush
- (850) 892-8108 ext 5033
The 30-second brief
Walton County invites sealed bids for the Tri Village Park Pier Construction project (ITB 27-01) at Choctaw Beach on Choctawhatchee Bay, Florida. The work entails constructing a fishing pier featuring an ADA-accessible ramp, access pier, terminal platform, kayak launch, stairs, and handrails on driven pressure-treated timber piles with flow-through composite decking. Named assets include Tri Village Park at 13837 W Hwy 20, located at the former fire station site. The contract duration is 120 days to substantial completion plus 30 days for punch list completion, with liquid damages of $420.58 per day for substantial completion delays. Bids are due by December 10, 2026, at 2:00 PM local time via the County e-Procurement Portal, with a non-mandatory pre-bid meeting on November 17, 2026, and a question deadline of December 3, 2026. Bidders must hold required Florida Chapter 489 licenses including marine contractor licenses, submit a 5% bid bond, and comply with local vendor preference, E-Verify, and public entity crime regulations.
Signed and sealed structural plans for the pier prepared by a Florida-licensed professional engineer; Construction of the Tri Village Park fishing pier complete and in place including mobilization, Building permit and fees, Removal and reset of riprap, Driven timber piles, Framing, Composite decking, ADA ramp, Stairs, Handrails, Kayak launch, Signs, Permit compliance, Closeout, And demobilization
Lowest responsive and responsible bidder
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Summary
Walton County invites sealed bids for the Tri Village Park Pier Construction project (ITB 27-01) at Choctaw Beach on Choctawhatchee Bay, Florida.
The work entails constructing a fishing pier featuring an ADA-accessible ramp, access pier, terminal platform, kayak launch, stairs, and handrails on driven pressure-treated timber piles with flow-through composite decking. Named assets include Tri Village Park at 13837 W Hwy 20, located at the former fire station site. The contract duration is 120 days to substantial completion plus 30 days for punch list completion, with liquid damages of $420.58 per day for substantial completion delays. Bids are due by December 10, 2026, at 2:00 PM local time via the County e-Procurement Portal, with a non-mandatory pre-bid meeting on November 17, 2026, and a question deadline of December 3, 2026. Bidders must hold required Florida Chapter 489 licenses including marine contractor licenses, submit a 5% bid bond, and comply with local vendor preference, E-Verify, and public entity crime regulations.
EVALUATION CRITERIA
Lowest responsive and responsible bidder
REQUIRED DELIVERABLES
Signed and sealed structural plans for the pier prepared by a Florida-licensed professional engineer; Construction of the Tri Village Park fishing pier complete and in place including mobilization, Building permit and fees, Removal and reset of riprap, Driven timber piles, Framing, Composite decking, ADA ramp, Stairs, Handrails, Kayak launch, Signs, Permit compliance, Closeout, And demobilization
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
8- Bid Form
- Bid Bond
- Previous Experience and Current Commitments
- Subcontractors and Suppliers Declaration
- Public Entity Crimes Statement
- Drug Free Work Place Certification
- Unauthorized Aliens Affidavit
- Proof of Registration with State of Florida Division of Corporations
- Submit to
- https://procurement.opengov.com/portal/waltoncountyfl/projects/321219
- Scope location
- Choctaw Beach, FL
- Projected sq ft
- 2,385 sq ft
Questions about this BID
How do I respond to this Bid from Walton County?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is December 10, 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://procurement.opengov.com/portal/waltoncountyfl/projects/321219. For questions, contact David Bush.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this Bid?
Most government agencies, including Walton 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 David Bush at (850) 892-8108 ext 5033. Questions and answers are typically shared with all prospective bidders.
What are the key deliverables?
The solicitation specifies the following deliverables: Signed and sealed structural plans for the pier prepared by a Florida-licensed professional engineer; Construction of the Tri Village Park fishing pier complete and in place including mobilization, Building permit and fees, Removal and reset of riprap, Driven timber piles, Framing, Composite decking. Proposals should clearly address how each deliverable will be met.
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What are the evaluation criteria for this solicitation?
This solicitation includes specific evaluation criteria that will be used to score proposals. The criteria include: "Lowest responsive and responsible bidder" Vendors should carefully align their proposals with each criterion to maximize their score.
Where can I find more RFPs from Walton County?
All active and historical solicitations from Walton County are tracked and searchable. As a county agency, Walton County regularly publishes solicitations. Visit the agency profile to see current open bids, past contracts, vendor relationships, and decision-maker contacts.
What is the contract term for this solicitation?
The anticipated contract term is 5 months. Contract terms may include renewal options.
Is this solicitation still open for submissions?
Based on the posted deadline of December 10, 2026, this solicitation appears to still be accepting submissions. Deadlines may change through amendments or addenda, so always verify the current status directly with the issuing agency before preparing your response.
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: Bid Form, Bid Bond, Previous Experience and Current Commitments, Subcontractors and Suppliers Declaration, Public Entity Crimes Statement, Drug Free Work Place Certification, Unauthorized Aliens Affid. Review the full document from Walton 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: Choctaw Beach, FL. The total projected area is 2385 sq ft. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.