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Dunedin awards marina fishing pier replacement contract; staff says FEMA funding expected to cover most costs
Summary
The city selected On Point Contracting LLC to replace the marina fishing pier; staff presented a $1.742 million contract (demo then construction phases), said 11 bids were received and that much of the cost is expected to be reimbursed by FEMA. Demolition could start early March pending notice to proceed; construction follows after Army Corps permitting.
The Dunedin City Commission on Jan. 8 approved a staff recommendation to award a contract for the marina fishing‑pier replacement to On Point Contracting LLC. Clayton Watkins, utilities and engineering, said 11 bids were received and staff found the lowest bidder nonresponsive, making On Point the lowest responsible bidder.
Watkins described a two‑phase schedule: a demolition phase expected to take about 60 days and a construction phase expected to take about 120 days once Army Corps permitting is complete. "The project was competitively bid with 11 bids received...the demo phase is anticipated to start shortly after the NTP and...start date of early March with 60 days of completion," Watkins said.
On Point's recommended contract amount was presented in the meeting record as $1,742,991.46. Watkins said staff expects much of the project costs to be reimbursable through FEMA; the commission also noted a state grant appropriation discussed by staff that would cover a large portion of the award.
Commissioners asked about maintaining ferry service, business impacts, permitting risk and liquidated damages for delays. Watkins said the contractor will coordinate with existing operations to maintain service and that typical liquidated‑damages language applies to the timeline. Commissioners emphasized the need to keep nearby businesses informed as work proceeds.
The commission approved the award unanimously. Staff said the city has applied for or received related grant support and will coordinate preconstruction meetings, public notifications and the Army Corps permitting process.
