CEPD updated on post-storm beach project
The Captiva Erosion Prevention District’s commission was updated on the post-Hurricane Ian beach renourishment during its recent meeting, plus discussed the proposed bayside adaptation project.
On Nov. 13, APTIM Coastal Market Lead Nicole Sharp shared that surveyors were out on the island about two weeks earlier to update the construction plans for the renourishment in order to move forward with the bid package. Once the data is processed, she will present it before the commission.
She reported that based on an initial review of the data, however, they did notice something about the upper profile of the beach. The dry beach and sand dunes have not really recovered from the storm.
Secretary Linda Laird asked if APTIM knows yet the volume of sand that will be required.
“We’re still processing the survey data,” Sharp responded, adding that based on data collected earlier in the year, they had anticipated about 500,000 cubic yards at that time. “So ball parking a half million.”
Laird also asked if the project remains on schedule.
“We are currently on track with our schedule,” Sharp responded.
She continued that the project is expected to go out to bid in early January and APTIM will collect two bid options from each, one quote based on starting immediately and one based on available window.
Also at the meeting, the commission tabled picking a firm for the bayside adaptation project.
Executive Director Daniel Munt reiterated that the CEPD held a workshop the prior week and heard presentations and proposals from two firms, APTIM and Cummins Cederberg, about the project.
Following the workshop, an evaluation and a scoring of the proposals was each conducted by him, Deputy Director John Riegert, Laird, and consultant and Sanibel-Captiva Conservation Foundation Coastal Resilience Manager Dr. Carrie Schuman. Consultant Paul Tritaik also provided an analysis.
Munt explained that the criteria used for the evaluation included: letter and executive summary, relevant experience, project approach, other information, schedule for project completion, corporate information and district-required documents. The two firms could score up to 200 points in total.
All four presented their scores, explaining their thought process and answering any questions.
Based on the averages, Cummins Cederberg came out on top with 187.5 points, with APTIM earning 172.5 points. Individually, APTIM scored higher with Munt at 195, compared to 175 for Cummins Cederberg, and Riegert at 195, compared to 180. Meanwhile, Cummins Cederberg scored higher with Laird at 200, compared to 140 for APTIM, and Schuman at 195, compared to 160.
During its discussion, the commission raised questions and sought clarification on both proposals.
“I don’t think we’re ready to vote one way or another for a half-million dollar project,” Chairman Bob Walter said.
A motion was approved unanimously 5-0 to table the decision on picking a firm until the meeting in December and have staff request and collect before that time the additional information sought.
IN OTHER NEWS
– The commission voted 5-0 to hire Tritaik, of Tritaik Consulting, as an independent consultant for 100 hours initially at $75 per hour. Prior to the vote, staff explained that Schuman would be leaving the SCCF effective Nov. 27 and the SCCF was not looking to fill her position. They suggested bringing on Tritaik to help fill the coastal resilience manager role for the CEPD for the time being.
– Staff provided an update on the Alison Hagerup Beach Park. The parking lot is in need of grading and limestone fill, and staff are expecting the work to be completed within the next month or so.
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