The Administration recommends that the Mayor and City Commission of the City of Miami Beach, Florida approve the City Manager’s recommendation to award a contract to Florida Construction & Engineering, Inc., the lowest responsive, responsible bidder to  ITB 2021-155-AY, for the Brittany Bay Park renovation and living shoreline.

In May 2017, the City awarded a contract for the replacement of the seawall along the Indian Creek Canal, which included the replacement of a portion of the seawall along the western edge of the Brittany Bay Park. After replacement of the first portion of the seawall, the City moved to continue the replacement of the remainder of the seawall (with a living shoreline) and the renovation of the park. 

Main goals for the project include increasing public access to the water's edge and increasing the overall recreational use of the park. LTC 418-2019, attached hereto as Attachment B, highlights some of the major design goals of the project. The project scope consists of the renovation of the existing Brittany Bay Park to include the construction of a living shoreline with the addition of riprap along a portion of the existing seawall and the installation of an overlook within the mangroves at the water's edge. Riprap is purposely placed rock and boulder material with the intention of protecting the shoreline against erosion. The project also includes regrading existing open areas, the replacement of the walkways, exercise equipment, lighting, electrical service, park furnishings, the resurfacing of the parking lot and new landscaping. The existing pump station building within the site is excluded from the scope of work.

The purpose of the ITB is to establish a contract, by means of sealed bids, with a qualified contractor for the aforementioned improvements.

The ITB was issued on February 19, 2021, with bid opening date of April 5, 2021. The Procurement Department issued bid notices to over 29,000 companies. 122 prospective bidders accessed the solicitation. The notices resulted in the receipt of six (6) responses from: Florida Construction & Engineering, Inc. (Florida Construction & Engineering), Florida Lemark Corporation (Florida Lemark), Harbour Construction, Inc. (Harbour Construction), Shoreline Foundation, Inc. (Shoreline), UAG Construction (UAG), and Waypoint Contracting (Waypoint). A tabulation of the bids received is included as Attachment A.

The ITB stated that the lowest responsive, responsible bidder meeting all terms, conditions, and specifications of the ITB would be recommended for award. In its due diligence, the Procurement and Capital Improvement Projects Departments verified that the lowest responsive bid submitted by Florida Construction & Engineering met the requirements of the ITB, including:

1.     Bid Bond: Bidder shall submit, with its bid, either an original bid bond, in a form acceptable to the City, executed by a surety company meeting the qualifications specified herein, in the amount of 5% of the bid amount, payable to City of Miami Beach, Florida. In the alternative, Bidder may submit a certified check or cashier's check issued by any national or state bank (United States).

Florida Construction & Engineering submitted a bid bond for 5% of the bid amount, as required.

2.     Licensing Requirements: Bidder shall be licensed as a General Contractor by the State of Florida or Miami Dade County to be considered for award.

Florida Construction & Engineering is State certified as a General Contractor. State license number is: CGC1528496 and expires on August 31,2022.

3.     Previous Experience (Firm): Bidder and/or its principal must have three (3) projects, successfully completed or near completion, of similar scope and budget within the last seven (7) years. Similar scope shall be defined as park construction, which may include landscaping, hardscape, site furniture, irrigation, drainage systems, pedestrian lighting, paving and resurfacing.

Florida Construction & Engineering submitted proof of the required experience.

4.     Previous Experience of the project manager and/or superintendent (prime or subcontractor) – Marine Construction Contractor (Bidder or subcontractor and/or their principals) must have experience with three (3) marine construction projects, successfully completed or near completion, of similar scope and budget within the last seven (7) years. Similar scope shall be defined as construction and/or renovation of seawall systems with structures such overlooks, docks or piers.

Florida Construction & Engineering submitted proof of the required experience for its personnel.

The firm has not previously completed work for the City, but all references provided positive feedback. Accordingly, Florida Construction & Engineering has been deemed the lowest responsive and responsible bidder meeting all terms, conditions, and specifications of the ITB.

According to the 2019 Community Satisfaction Survey conducted by ETC institute, an 80.8% satisfaction was given for Maintenance of Parks. In further evaluation, the location for this project (North Beach) has a 80.2% satisfaction level. In order to increase standards in this area, the city intends to renovate the park and increase public access which will enhance the riparian and intertidal environment. Other renovations shall be implemented, to increase overall recreational use of the park.

The City Manager recommends that the Mayor and City Commission of the City of Miami Beach, Florida, approve the award of a contract to Florida Construction & Engineering, Inc., the lowest responsive, responsible bidder to the ITB 2021-155-AY, for the Brittany Bay Park renovation and living shoreline, and authorize the City Manager and City Clerk to execute a contract.