CEI services for Waterway Debris Collection and Removal / NRCS Emergency Watershed Protection Grant

The City of Fort Myers is seeking qualified consultants to provide Construction Engineering Inspection (CEI) services for a waterway debris collection, removal, and restoration project funded by the USDA NRCS Emergency Watershed Protection Grant. The work includes inspecting minor clearing, bank repairs, debris and sediment removal, installation of articulated concrete block mats, geotextile placement, and vegetative restoration across canals and waterways. Respondents must demonstrate at least three years of business stability in Florida, possess relevant engineering or environmental inspection experience, and comply with extensive federal, state, and local regulations. Submissions are electronic via OpenGov, with a mandatory pre‑proposal meeting and a strict question‑submission deadline. • Scope: Periodic to continuous CEI of clearing, bank repair, geotextile, concrete block mats, vegetative measures, and sediment removal. • Funding: USDA NRCS Emergency Watershed Protection Grant. • Mandatory qualifications: Florida business registration, ≥3 years operating history, no outstanding debts or litigation with the City. • Key dates: Pre‑proposal meeting (mandatory) – Sep 28 2026 1:00 pm; Questions due – Oct 13 2026 2:00 pm; Final submission – Oct 29 2026 2:00 pm EST. • Submission method: Electronic via OpenGov portal; all documents must be in PDF and signed. • Evaluation: Based on qualifications, experience, and compliance; price not disclosed at this stage. • Contact: Cathy Scott, Senior Procurement Specialist ([email protected], (239) 321‑7235).