The Department of Environmental Protection, Division of Recreation and Parks, Bureau of Natural and Cultural Resources is soliciting formal competitive bids for the project listed below:

PROJECT NAME: Curry Hammock State Park – Beach Enhancement

SCOPE OF WORK: The contractor shall provide the necessary labor, supervision, equipment and materials required to complete the Curry Hammock State Park Beach Enhancement Project, which will be constructed along the southeast Atlantic coast of Florida in Monroe County, just northeast of the City of Marathon. The project will consists of the removal of 200 cubic yards of derelict rock revetment, the removal of 9200 cubic yards of marl from the beach, and the placement of approximately 13,600 tons of beach fill along a total of approximately 1,000 feet of shoreline. In addition to the beach excavation and fill, 3 dune over walks will be constructed, geoweb will be installed at the kayak ramp, and the dune/berm will be planted with beach compatible ground cover consisting primarily of endemic sea oats. This project is time sensitive and all work on the beach must be completed by April 30, 2008. All State and Federal Permits have been secured.

PARK LOCATION: 56200 Overseas Highway, Marathon, Florida 33050

PARK MANAGER: Kenneth Troisi, Telephone Number: (305)289-2690, Fax Number: (305)289-2693

MINORITY BUSINESS REQUIREMENT: The Department of Environmental Protection supports diversity in its Procurement Program and requests that all sub-contracting opportunities afforded by this bid embrace diversity enthusiastically. The award of sub-contracts should reflect the full diversity of the citizens of the State of Florida. The Department will be glad to furnish a list of Minority Owned Firms that could be offered sub-contracting opportunities.

PREQUALIFICATION: When the total bid price including alternates exceeds $200,000.00, each bidder whose field is governed by Chapters 399, 489, and 633 of the Florida Statutes for licensure or certification must submit prequalification data of their eligibility prior to the bid closing date.

INSTRUCTIONS: Any firm desiring plans and bid specifications for this project may obtain a copy by writing the address or calling the telephone number below. Plans and specifications will be available Friday, February 1, 2008 at: Curry Hammock State Park, 56200 Overseas Highway, Marathon, Florida 33050, Attention: Ken Troisi, Telephone Number: (350)289-2690.

ADA REQUIREMENTS: Any person with a qualified disability shall not be denied equal access and effective communication regarding any bid/proposal documents or the attendance at any related meeting or bid/proposal opening. If accommodations are needed because of disability, please contact Michael Renard with the Bureau of Design and Construction at (850)488-5372 at least five (5) workdays prior to openings. If you are hearing or speech impaired, please contact the Florida Relay Services by calling 1(800)955-8771 (TDD) or 1(800)955-8770 (Voice).

BID SUBMITTAL DUE DATE: No later than 3:30 p.m., Tuesday, March 4, 2008 to the below address: Florida Department of Environmental Protection, Bureau of Design and Construction, 3540 Thomasville Road, Tallahassee, Florida 32309, attention Michael Renard, Construction Projects Administer, Bureau of Design and Construction, (850)488-3572. The Department reserves the right to reject any or all bids.

BID POSTING DATE: No later than 2:00 p.m., Friday, March 7, 2008, unless extended by the Department for good cause.