Council approves seawall contract award and engineering amendment for biosolids; city announces SRF grant application
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Summary
Council awarded a seawall replacement agreement to Marine Contracting Group, approved a CDM Smith amendment for biosolids preliminary design ($347,480), and staff announced a $66.3 million SRF loan application with $22.8 million principal forgiveness for water and wastewater projects.
Council approved procurement and contract actions tied to waterfront and utilities infrastructure. Procurement staff recommended awarding the seawall replacement program to Marine Contracting Group (MCG) after a solicitation, and council approved the agreement following presentation of project status and prior hurricane‑repair expenditures.
Public Works reported Hurricane Ian seawall work totals about 30,498 linear feet completed of a 36,198‑foot project, with roughly 6,000 linear feet remaining; the city has paid approximately $5.29 million for Ian repairs in 2025 and paid $142,875 for maintenance work to date. Staff noted contractor equipment breakdowns have caused delays but MCG has dedicated resources to complete the work.
Separately, Utilities Director Tom Spencer requested approval of an amendment to the city's existing engineering services agreement with CDM Smith for a preliminary design report for biosolids processing. The scope responds to Florida Department of Environmental Protection changes limiting land application of liquid biosolids; the amendment is not to exceed $347,480 and would produce a report and cost estimate in roughly 35 weeks after notice to proceed. Council approved the amendment.
Staff also announced the city was awarded supplemental appropriations for drinking water and wastewater and will submit State Revolving Fund loan applications totaling $66.3 million with $22.8 million in principal forgiveness; application materials are due March 12, 2026. Council approved the seawall award and the engineering amendment in separate votes.
