Okaloosa County Sealed Solicitation
Title: Tarpon Beach Gulf Front Park - AH
Deadline: 3/18/2025 3:00 PM (UTC-06:00) Central Time (US & Canada)
Status: Awarded
Solicitation Number: ITB PW 28-25
Description: Work Covered by the Contract Documents
The project intent is to construct a public beach access at Tarpon Beach in Destin, FL.
The WORK covered by the CONTRACT Documents includes construction of a bathroom facility, public shower, four pavilions, parking lot with forty-nine standard parking spaces, three ADA accessible parking spaces, three loading/unloading spaces, and twenty-nine low-speed vehicle parking spaces, boardwalk with ADA ramp, sanitary sewer lift station, and underground stormwater system and other WORK as shown on the construction drawings and described in the specifications.
Work Sequence
The work sequence will be determined by the CONTRACTOR.
Contractor’s Use of Premises
The CONTRACTOR may use the Permanent Drainage Easements within the construction limits and the area within the temporary construction easement.
CONTRACTOR shall assume full responsibility for safety at the work site for all workers and visitors.
The CONTRACTOR shall send proper notices, make all necessary arrangements, and perform all services required in the care and maintenance of all OWNER and public utilities within the construction limits.
Documents:
Addition 1
Posted: 3/6/2025
Type of Addition: Addendum 1
Overview: ADDENDUM NO. 1
TO: ALL BIDDERS
PROJECT: ITB 28-25 TARPON BEACH GULF FRONT PARK
BID TIME AND DATE: 3:00 PM LOCAL TIME, MARCH 18, 2025 (NO CHANGE)
March 06, 2025
The following items are hereby incorporated into the project manual, procurement documents, contract documents, plans and specifications:
ITEM NO. 1 – [Question]
Question: What is the engineer’s estimate for the project cost?
Answer: The estimated cost of the project is $2-$3M.
ITEM NO. 2- [Question]
Question: The attachments of all the plans are in a 8.5"x 11" plan size to that scale. If we enlarge plans scale will not be accurate and they will be blurry. If you could please put plan attachments in a blueprint size 24"x 36" for easier bidding process. Also will there be a new bid tab sheets that includes buildings and boardwalk in the bid proposal.
Answer: The bid plans were uploaded in size 22”x 34”. The bid tab can be found on pages 00410-2 to 00410-5 of the project manual. Bid tab item #5 is a lump sum item for the restroom facility, bid tap item #4 is a lump sum item for the four (4) pavilions, and bid tap item #10 is a linear foot item for the boardwalk.
ITEM NO. 3 – [Question]
Question: Please send plan holders list. Please send sign in sheet from pre-bid meetings.
Answer: There is not a plan holders list or a pre-bid meeting.
ITEM NO. 4 – [Question]
Question: Restroom building Simpson straps (MSTA18; H10A; HCP2; LGT2) will these items be 304 stainless steel or galvanized clips. Pavilions: Fabricated Ridge/Hip and Joist clips on sheet S301 will these items be Fabricated out of 304 stainless steel or 316 stainless-steel.
Tarpon Beach Gulf Front Park ADDENDUM NO. 1 March 06, 2025
Page 2 of 6
Answer: Refer to General Structural Note 6. Restroom Building:
MSTA18 - Simpson Z-Max Galvanize Coating minimum
H10A; HCP2; LGT2 - A316 Stainless Steel
Refer to General Structural Note 1. Pavilion fabricated ridge/hip and joist clips:
A304 or A316 Stainless Steel
ITEM NO. 5 – [Question]
Question: The Aluminum Roofing Specifications calls out for a Job specific location. Confirming that these buildings need to be designed and stamped by a registered Florida Engineer for the project location on wind load rating.
Answer: The roof does need to be designed and stamped by a Florida Registered Engineer for the project location.
ITEM NO. 6 – [Question]
Question: Please provide the plumbing plans if available.
Answer: Plumbing plans are available on plan sheets M001- M002, M101, and M201.
ITEM NO. 7 – [Question]
Question: Are there any impact fees we need to account for in our bid, or are these handled separately?
Answer: No, development order impact fees will be handled by the County. A utility allowance has been added to the bid tabulation. The contractor is responsible for all building permit fees.
ITEM NO. 8 – [Question]
Question: Should we include any permit fees in our bid, or will the owner be handling those?
Answer: General Conditions page 00700-33: “Unless otherwise provided in the Contract Documents, Contractor shall obtain and pay for all construction permits and licenses.”
ITEM NO. 9 – [Question]
Question: Will any costs associated with development orders or related approvals be included by the prime contractor?
Answer: No, the development order will be obtained before construction.
ITEM NO. 10 – [Question]
Question: What is the anticipated award date for this project? If awarded what is the anticipated start date?
Tarpon Beach Gulf Front Park ADDENDUM NO. 1 March 06, 2025
Page 3 of 6
Answer: The anticipated award date is April 1st with the notice to proceed issued within two weeks following the award date.
ITEM NO. 11– [Question]
Question: The sewer and water tap fees or impact fees will this be paid by the county. Also has Florida Power looked at the plans for any impact fees for electrical power hookup. If Florida Power has fees will the county be paying these fees. If contractor is responsible for these fees, can you put an allowance in Bid Tab as Florida Power will probably not have a cost for this before bid date.
Answer: A utility allowance has been added to the bid tabulation.
ITEM NO. 12- [Additions to Bid Tab]
Replace the bid tabulation sheet found on pages 00410-2 to 00410-5 in the Project Manual (ITB PW28-25) with the attached bid tabulation sheet.
A utility allowance has been added to the bid tabulation.
/s/ Amber Hammonds
Okaloosa County Purchasing
Contracts and Lease Coordinator
RECEIPT OF THIS ADDENDUM SHALL BE ACKNOWLEDGED BY WRITING THIS ADDENDUM NUMBER AND DATE IN THE SPACE PROVIDED ON DOCUMENT ENTITLED, ‘ADDENDUM ACKNOWLEDGEMENT - ATTACHMENT A’ in SECTION 00410.
Deadline: 3/18/2025 3:00 PM
Solicitation #: ITB PW 28-25
Documents:
Addition 2
Posted: 3/10/2025
Type of Addition: Addendum 2
Overview: ITEM NO. 1- [Additions to Bid Tab]
Replace the bid tabulation from Addendum #1 with the attached bid tabulation sheet.
Deadline: 3/18/2025 3:00 PM
Solicitation #: ITB 28-25
Documents:
Addition 3
Posted: 4/9/2025
Type of Addition: Award Information / BGN Contractors
Overview: BGN Contractors to Construct Tarpon Beach Gulf Front Park
Amount: $2,328,000.00
Documents:
Question 1
Posted: 2/17/2025
Question: What is the Engineer's Estimate for Construction?
Response: The estimated cost of the project is $2-$3M.
Question 2
Posted: 2/21/2025
Question: The attachments of all the plans are in a 8.5"x 11" plan size to that scale. If we enlarge plans scale will not be accurate and they will be blurry. If you could please put plan attachments in a blueprint size 24"x 36" for easier bidding process. Also will there be a new bid tab sheets that includes buildings and boardwalk in the bid proposal.
Response: The bid plans are in size 22”x 34”. The bid tab can be found on pages 00410-2 to 00410-5 of the project manual. Bid tab item #5 is a lump sum item for the restroom facility, bid tap item #4 is a lump sum item for the four (4) pavilions, and bid tap item #10 is a linear foot item for the boardwalk.
Question 3
Posted: 2/24/2025
Question: Please send plan holders list Please send sign in sheet from pre-bid meetings
Response: There is not a plan holders list or pre-bid meeting.
Question 4
Posted: 2/27/2025
Question: Restroom building Simpson straps (MSTA18; H10A; HCP2; LGT2) will these items be 304 stainless steel or galvanized clips. Pavilions: Fabricated Ridge/Hip and Joist clips on sheet S301 will these items be Fabricated out of 304 stainless steel or 316 stainless steel.
Response: Refer to General Structural Note 6. Restroom Building: MSTA18 - Simpson Z-Max Galvanize Coating minimum H10A; HCP2; LGT2 - A316 Stainless Steel Refer to General Structural Note 1. Pavilion fabricated ridge/hip and joist clips: A304 or A316 Stainless Steel
Question 5
Posted: 2/27/2025
Question: The Aluminum Roofing Specifications calls out for a Job specific location. Confirming that these buildings need to be designed and stamped by a registered Florida Engineer for the project location on wind load rating.
Response: The roof does need to be designed and stamped by a Florida Registered Engineer for the project location.
Question 6
Posted: 2/27/2025
Question: Please provide the plumbing plans if available.
Response: Plumbing plans are available on plan sheets M001- M002, M101, and M201.
Question 7
Posted: 3/2/2025
Question: Are there any impact fees we need to account for in our bid, or are these handled separately?
Response: No, development order impact fees will be handled by the County. A utility allowance has been added to the bid tabulation. The contractor is responsible for all building permit fees.
Question 8
Posted: 3/2/2025
Question: Should we include any permit fees in our bid, or will the owner be handling those?
Response: General Conditions page 00700-33: “Unless otherwise provided in the Contract Documents, Contractor shall obtain and pay for all construction permits and licenses.”
Question 9
Posted: 3/2/2025
Question: Will any costs associated with development orders or related approvals be included by the prime contractor?
Response: No, the development order will be obtained before construction.
Question 10
Posted: 3/2/2025
Question: What is the anticipated award date for this project? If awarded what is the anticipated start date?
Response: The anticipated award date is April 1st with the notice to proceed issued within two weeks following the award date.
Question 11
Posted: 3/3/2025
Question: The sewer and water tap fees or impact fees will this be paid by the county. Also has Florida Power looked at the plans for any impact fees for electrical power hookup. If Florida Power has fees will the county be paying these fees. If contractor is responsible for these fees can you put a allowance in Bid Tab as Florida Power will probably not have a cost for this before bid date.
Response: A utility allowance has been added to the bid tabulation.
Posted: 3/6/2025
Type of Addition: Addendum 1
Overview: ADDENDUM NO. 1
TO: ALL BIDDERS
PROJECT: ITB 28-25 TARPON BEACH GULF FRONT PARK
BID TIME AND DATE: 3:00 PM LOCAL TIME, MARCH 18, 2025 (NO CHANGE)
March 06, 2025
The following items are hereby incorporated into the project manual, procurement documents, contract documents, plans and specifications:
ITEM NO. 1 – [Question]
Question: What is the engineer’s estimate for the project cost?
Answer: The estimated cost of the project is $2-$3M.
ITEM NO. 2- [Question]
Question: The attachments of all the plans are in a 8.5"x 11" plan size to that scale. If we enlarge plans scale will not be accurate and they will be blurry. If you could please put plan attachments in a blueprint size 24"x 36" for easier bidding process. Also will there be a new bid tab sheets that includes buildings and boardwalk in the bid proposal.
Answer: The bid plans were uploaded in size 22”x 34”. The bid tab can be found on pages 00410-2 to 00410-5 of the project manual. Bid tab item #5 is a lump sum item for the restroom facility, bid tap item #4 is a lump sum item for the four (4) pavilions, and bid tap item #10 is a linear foot item for the boardwalk.
ITEM NO. 3 – [Question]
Question: Please send plan holders list. Please send sign in sheet from pre-bid meetings.
Answer: There is not a plan holders list or a pre-bid meeting.
ITEM NO. 4 – [Question]
Question: Restroom building Simpson straps (MSTA18; H10A; HCP2; LGT2) will these items be 304 stainless steel or galvanized clips. Pavilions: Fabricated Ridge/Hip and Joist clips on sheet S301 will these items be Fabricated out of 304 stainless steel or 316 stainless-steel.
Tarpon Beach Gulf Front Park ADDENDUM NO. 1 March 06, 2025
Page 2 of 6
Answer: Refer to General Structural Note 6. Restroom Building:
MSTA18 - Simpson Z-Max Galvanize Coating minimum
H10A; HCP2; LGT2 - A316 Stainless Steel
Refer to General Structural Note 1. Pavilion fabricated ridge/hip and joist clips:
A304 or A316 Stainless Steel
ITEM NO. 5 – [Question]
Question: The Aluminum Roofing Specifications calls out for a Job specific location. Confirming that these buildings need to be designed and stamped by a registered Florida Engineer for the project location on wind load rating.
Answer: The roof does need to be designed and stamped by a Florida Registered Engineer for the project location.
ITEM NO. 6 – [Question]
Question: Please provide the plumbing plans if available.
Answer: Plumbing plans are available on plan sheets M001- M002, M101, and M201.
ITEM NO. 7 – [Question]
Question: Are there any impact fees we need to account for in our bid, or are these handled separately?
Answer: No, development order impact fees will be handled by the County. A utility allowance has been added to the bid tabulation. The contractor is responsible for all building permit fees.
ITEM NO. 8 – [Question]
Question: Should we include any permit fees in our bid, or will the owner be handling those?
Answer: General Conditions page 00700-33: “Unless otherwise provided in the Contract Documents, Contractor shall obtain and pay for all construction permits and licenses.”
ITEM NO. 9 – [Question]
Question: Will any costs associated with development orders or related approvals be included by the prime contractor?
Answer: No, the development order will be obtained before construction.
ITEM NO. 10 – [Question]
Question: What is the anticipated award date for this project? If awarded what is the anticipated start date?
Tarpon Beach Gulf Front Park ADDENDUM NO. 1 March 06, 2025
Page 3 of 6
Answer: The anticipated award date is April 1st with the notice to proceed issued within two weeks following the award date.
ITEM NO. 11– [Question]
Question: The sewer and water tap fees or impact fees will this be paid by the county. Also has Florida Power looked at the plans for any impact fees for electrical power hookup. If Florida Power has fees will the county be paying these fees. If contractor is responsible for these fees, can you put an allowance in Bid Tab as Florida Power will probably not have a cost for this before bid date.
Answer: A utility allowance has been added to the bid tabulation.
ITEM NO. 12- [Additions to Bid Tab]
Replace the bid tabulation sheet found on pages 00410-2 to 00410-5 in the Project Manual (ITB PW28-25) with the attached bid tabulation sheet.
A utility allowance has been added to the bid tabulation.
/s/ Amber Hammonds
Okaloosa County Purchasing
Contracts and Lease Coordinator
RECEIPT OF THIS ADDENDUM SHALL BE ACKNOWLEDGED BY WRITING THIS ADDENDUM NUMBER AND DATE IN THE SPACE PROVIDED ON DOCUMENT ENTITLED, ‘ADDENDUM ACKNOWLEDGEMENT - ATTACHMENT A’ in SECTION 00410.
Deadline: 3/18/2025 3:00 PM
Solicitation #: ITB PW 28-25
Documents:
Posted: 3/10/2025
Type of Addition: Addendum 2
Overview: ITEM NO. 1- [Additions to Bid Tab]
Replace the bid tabulation from Addendum #1 with the attached bid tabulation sheet.
Deadline: 3/18/2025 3:00 PM
Solicitation #: ITB 28-25
Documents:
Posted: 4/9/2025
Type of Addition: Award Information / BGN Contractors
Overview: BGN Contractors to Construct Tarpon Beach Gulf Front Park
Amount: $2,328,000.00
Documents:
Posted: 2/17/2025
Question: What is the Engineer's Estimate for Construction?
Response: The estimated cost of the project is $2-$3M.
Posted: 2/21/2025
Question: The attachments of all the plans are in a 8.5"x 11" plan size to that scale. If we enlarge plans scale will not be accurate and they will be blurry. If you could please put plan attachments in a blueprint size 24"x 36" for easier bidding process. Also will there be a new bid tab sheets that includes buildings and boardwalk in the bid proposal.
Response: The bid plans are in size 22”x 34”. The bid tab can be found on pages 00410-2 to 00410-5 of the project manual. Bid tab item #5 is a lump sum item for the restroom facility, bid tap item #4 is a lump sum item for the four (4) pavilions, and bid tap item #10 is a linear foot item for the boardwalk.
Posted: 2/24/2025
Question: Please send plan holders list Please send sign in sheet from pre-bid meetings
Response: There is not a plan holders list or pre-bid meeting.
Posted: 2/27/2025
Question: Restroom building Simpson straps (MSTA18; H10A; HCP2; LGT2) will these items be 304 stainless steel or galvanized clips. Pavilions: Fabricated Ridge/Hip and Joist clips on sheet S301 will these items be Fabricated out of 304 stainless steel or 316 stainless steel.
Response: Refer to General Structural Note 6. Restroom Building: MSTA18 - Simpson Z-Max Galvanize Coating minimum H10A; HCP2; LGT2 - A316 Stainless Steel Refer to General Structural Note 1. Pavilion fabricated ridge/hip and joist clips: A304 or A316 Stainless Steel
Posted: 2/27/2025
Question: The Aluminum Roofing Specifications calls out for a Job specific location. Confirming that these buildings need to be designed and stamped by a registered Florida Engineer for the project location on wind load rating.
Response: The roof does need to be designed and stamped by a Florida Registered Engineer for the project location.
Posted: 2/27/2025
Question: Please provide the plumbing plans if available.
Response: Plumbing plans are available on plan sheets M001- M002, M101, and M201.
Posted: 3/2/2025
Question: Are there any impact fees we need to account for in our bid, or are these handled separately?
Response: No, development order impact fees will be handled by the County. A utility allowance has been added to the bid tabulation. The contractor is responsible for all building permit fees.
Posted: 3/2/2025
Question: Should we include any permit fees in our bid, or will the owner be handling those?
Response: General Conditions page 00700-33: “Unless otherwise provided in the Contract Documents, Contractor shall obtain and pay for all construction permits and licenses.”
Posted: 3/2/2025
Question: Will any costs associated with development orders or related approvals be included by the prime contractor?
Response: No, the development order will be obtained before construction.
Posted: 3/2/2025
Question: What is the anticipated award date for this project? If awarded what is the anticipated start date?
Response: The anticipated award date is April 1st with the notice to proceed issued within two weeks following the award date.
Posted: 3/3/2025
Question: The sewer and water tap fees or impact fees will this be paid by the county. Also has Florida Power looked at the plans for any impact fees for electrical power hookup. If Florida Power has fees will the county be paying these fees. If contractor is responsible for these fees can you put a allowance in Bid Tab as Florida Power will probably not have a cost for this before bid date.
Response: A utility allowance has been added to the bid tabulation.